Florida Legislature
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Tallahassee, Florida Job Type:
Salaried Full-Time Job Number:
202500024 Office:
H Comm - Industries & Professional Activities Sub Opening Date:
08/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Summary This position will focus on matters related to business and professional regulation and licensing; alcoholic beverages, hotels, and restaurants; gaming and issues related to the Florida Gaming Commission; construction professionals and the Florida Building Code; and technology, data privacy and social media. The legislative analyst / attorney conducts research, including legal research, related to assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, analyses of bills, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
Examples of Work Performed
Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals. Researches and drafts legislation, and amendments to legislation, at the direction of the committee chairperson, other legislators, or the policy chief. Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through the legislative process. Assists in planning committee meetings including:
Creating the agenda, Identifying and confirming speakers, Reviewing presentations, and Organizing materials.
Briefs and advises legislators verbally and in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents. Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in interpretation and application of the law by courts and based on agency and stakeholder comment. Performs research concerning the interpretation of state laws and rules and on other matters in question for legislators and staff and in response to questions from legislators and the public. Reviews resource materials, reads industry publications, maintains knowledge of issues, communicates with industry representatives and agency personnel, and attends workshops and conferences related to the regulation of:
Businesses and professionals, Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine, Hotels and restaurants, Gaming and the Florida Gaming Commission, Construction professionals and the Florida Building Code, and Technology, data privacy and social media.
Monitors the implementation of legislation to ascertain that legislative intent is met. Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority, and monitors Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions. Maintains communications with relevant agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. Ability to comprehend state and federal legislation, laws, and rules. Ability to employ reasoning to foresee possible practical or legal problems. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction. Ability to take initiative on independent research projects. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and stakeholders. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations. Ability to produce quality work under pressure. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff. Ability to research legal documents and legal references. Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology. Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications For legislative analysts:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
For attorneys:
Good standing with The Florida Bar.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process, or with a relevant post-graduate degree.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803. Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.
Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium
Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans. recblid bos4jxld2sld4eugxox9tq19yk2u6t
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Tallahassee, Florida Job Type:
Salaried Full-Time Job Number:
202500024 Office:
H Comm - Industries & Professional Activities Sub Opening Date:
08/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Summary This position will focus on matters related to business and professional regulation and licensing; alcoholic beverages, hotels, and restaurants; gaming and issues related to the Florida Gaming Commission; construction professionals and the Florida Building Code; and technology, data privacy and social media. The legislative analyst / attorney conducts research, including legal research, related to assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, analyses of bills, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
Examples of Work Performed
Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals. Researches and drafts legislation, and amendments to legislation, at the direction of the committee chairperson, other legislators, or the policy chief. Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through the legislative process. Assists in planning committee meetings including:
Creating the agenda, Identifying and confirming speakers, Reviewing presentations, and Organizing materials.
Briefs and advises legislators verbally and in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents. Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in interpretation and application of the law by courts and based on agency and stakeholder comment. Performs research concerning the interpretation of state laws and rules and on other matters in question for legislators and staff and in response to questions from legislators and the public. Reviews resource materials, reads industry publications, maintains knowledge of issues, communicates with industry representatives and agency personnel, and attends workshops and conferences related to the regulation of:
Businesses and professionals, Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine, Hotels and restaurants, Gaming and the Florida Gaming Commission, Construction professionals and the Florida Building Code, and Technology, data privacy and social media.
Monitors the implementation of legislation to ascertain that legislative intent is met. Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority, and monitors Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions. Maintains communications with relevant agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. Ability to comprehend state and federal legislation, laws, and rules. Ability to employ reasoning to foresee possible practical or legal problems. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction. Ability to take initiative on independent research projects. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and stakeholders. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations. Ability to produce quality work under pressure. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff. Ability to research legal documents and legal references. Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology. Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications For legislative analysts:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
For attorneys:
Good standing with The Florida Bar.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process, or with a relevant post-graduate degree.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803. Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.
Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium
Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans. recblid bos4jxld2sld4eugxox9tq19yk2u6t