The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Committee Analyst in the Judiciary Committee. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.
The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.
This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.
Job Duties:
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Communicate with committee staff administrator to learn about agency policies and procedures.
- Work with agencies, legislators, and the public.
- Analyze and research issues related to committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned; draft legislation; and communicate information, sometimes in a summary or bulleted form, with staff, non-staff, and legislators as requested.
- Help arrange committee meeting logistics and staff meetings.
- Act as lead staff when requested for interim, session, or task forces.
- Undertake limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
- Work with other LRC staff on the production of LRC publications.
- Work with other LRC staff on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
- Attend training as needed or directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical and research ability.
- Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committees’ jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the legislative process and the bill drafting application.
- Willingness to meet short deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn Windows Office products.
- Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legislative work.
- Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.