Attorney or Research Analyst
About The Position
The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training, and other services. We serve all members of the General Assembly and are trusted to provide objective, nonbiased, and confidential answers to questions covering all of state government so that members can make informed policy decisions. We foster a professional work atmosphere that includes a system of review, collaboration, and support to help employees meet our commitment to excellence. LSC's Office of Research and Drafting (ORD) is seeking to fill several Attorney or Research Analyst positions. The day-to-day duties of an ORD staffer vary depending on the activity of the General Assembly.
Requirements
- Graduate degree (J.D., master's, or doctorate degree)
- Experience in conducting research and writing papers in a school or work environment
- Ability to communicate in a concise, timely, and effective manner
- Willingness to limit public political and advocacy activity to avoid giving any appearance of bias in work
Nice To Haves
- Strong interest in non-partisan public service
- Preference for a variety of work assignments
- Desire to always be learning new things
- Ambition to become an expert on a topic of importance to the Ohio General Assembly
- Wish to make a difference in state government in a "behind-the-scenes" role
- Pride in being part of the legislative process
Responsibilities
- Drafting legislation in the form of bills and amendments at the direction of legislators and their staff
- Researching topics on behalf of legislators and providing written or verbal summaries to the member or their staff
- Analyzing legislation
- Attending committee hearings, tracking bills as they move through the legislative process, and providing assistance to legislators on the committee
- Creating written resources for the General Assembly on topics of interest
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
- merit-based salary increases
- opportunities to learn and grow in their careers
- comprehensive state benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
