Apply on Employer Site

State of Missouri · 12 hours ago

Drafting Attorney

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

The Missouri House of Representatives is seeking a Drafting Attorney to provide legislative drafting services to its members. The role involves drafting legislation, analyzing policy proposals, and advising members on legal aspects of proposed measures.

AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Draft legislation requested by members according to the member’s policy objectives

Collaborate with House Research to advise members on proposed language for legislation

Analyze policy proposals, apply relevant legal principles and court decisions, and conduct research

Advise members regarding the legal effect and constitutionality of proposed legislative measures in the context of existing laws and legislative procedure

Implement the member’s policy preferences through clear, concise, and legally effective legislative language

Monitor legislative activity and developments in public policy

Assist other House staff offices, as needed, and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Law degreeMembership in Missouri BarLegal analysisLegal researchStatutory constructionBill draftingWestlawOrganizationMeeting deadlinesMaintaining relationshipsObjectivityProfessionalismEffective communicationConfidentialityWorking under pressure

Required

Law degree with membership in the Missouri Bar

Demonstrated competence in legal analysis and legal research

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to stay organized

Ability to meet frequent deadlines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Strict confidentiality in professional settings

Knowledge of the open records law

Computer-related technical skills

Experience with Westlaw and other legal research tools

Ability to remain objective, nonpartisan, and professional regarding all legislative matters

Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision

Preferred

Experience or interest in state and local tax issues

A general knowledge of the legislative process

Technical expertise in statutory construction and bill drafting

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous amounts of leave and holiday time

Eligibility for health insurance coverage

Company

State of Missouri

Glassdoor3.2

The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.

Founded in 1820

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://mo.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Kevin Mccarthy

Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Tidball

Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services

Recent News

PR Newswire

State of Missouri Transforms Finance Operations with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite

2025-10-28

Seattle TechFlash

Missouri teachers union asks judge to freeze private-school-voucher payments

2025-08-22

Seattle TechFlash

State of Missouri begins exit from Wainwright building downtown

2025-05-10

Company data provided by crunchbase