Role OverviewThe Legislative Analyst Attorney will report to the Director of Legislative Affairs and be primarily responsible for researching, drafting, reviewing, and analyzing the legal and operational impact of proposed legislation. The attorney will also assist with the coordination and dissemination of proposed legislation for review, track feedback, and appear at hearings in Springfield.
What You Will Do
The selected attorney will research, review, and analyze the legal and operational impact of proposed legislation, assist with the coordination and dissemination of proposed legislation for review, and appear at hearings in Springfield. The attorney will also work with Bureau Chiefs and CCSAO staff to draft new or amended statutory language advanced by the CCSAO to address legislative needs.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, familiarity with statutory interpretation, and strong communication skills. The candidate will also be able to work closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders, and possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Requirements
- Must possess excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with statutory interpretation.
- Possess strong communication skills, initiative and professionalism.
- Ability to work closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to Springfield to attend legislative hearings when required.
- Possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Possess strong substantive and procedural knowledge of criminal and civil law.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- 13 paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension plan through Cook County
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