• Job Description

  Req#: 8902f115442a

  This is a nonpartisan position, and the expectation is that the successful candidate will remain free from political party affiliation, bias, or designation for the duration of the appointment.
  

  The office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis (SCRFA) is accepting applications for one Drafting Support Specialist. This position is full-time and eligible for a variety of state benefits. Read more: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/segip/doc/segip-benefit-overview.pdf. These benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and others), paid sick and vacation leave, paid parental leave, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays. SCRFA also offers training and professional development opportunities. The anticipated start date for this position is in early January 2024.

  Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

  Salary: $46,271 - $77,424 (Salary will be set commensurate with experience)

  Telework: This position will work primarily on-site during the legislative session and may involve after-hours and weekend remote work.

  Appointment Type: Full-time/Permanent

  Department: Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis

  Reports to: Drafting Support Specialist Supervisor

  Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2023 at 4:00pm.

  Position Summary

  The purpose of this position is to serve as a Drafting Support Specialist to Senate Counsel Attorneys, Research Analysts, and Fiscal Analysts to prepare legislative documents, draft summaries, prepare memos, and complete other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare a range of documents including bill drafts, amendments, memos, and bill summaries for the office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis.

  • Proofread assigned bill drafts, amendments, engrossments, summaries, memos, or other documents for accuracy.

  • Provide administrative, clerical, and technical support to the office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis to maintain office functionality.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies your knowledge/ability in the areas listed below.

  A High School diploma/GED/equivalent AND One (1) year of experience as listed below.

  Experience should include: Writing or editing in a professional setting, legal work, drafting bill summaries and amendments, or proofreading bill drafts, amendments, engrossments, summaries, memos, or other documents.

  In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants must also show strong skills in the area of:

  • Discretion and confidentiality.

  • The ability to work long hours during the legislative session.

  • Oral and written communications skills.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and ability to learn specialized software systems.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.

  • Ability to balance conflicting demands.

  • Ability to learn and follow legislative terminology and proceedings.

  • Demonstrated proofreading, editing, grammar, and spelling skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to produce very accurate work under time pressure.

  • Previous legislative experience and knowledge of the Revisor of Statutes bill drafting system.

  Application Details

  How to Apply

  Click 'Apply to Position' on the right side of the page.

• About the company

  The official account of the nonpartisan Minnesota Senate Information Office.

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