Attorney

Research for Individual Legislators Provide legal interpretations and analyses on bills, amendments, and federal or state law, either orally or in writing. Assist in the development of bills and amendments, including providing analysis on the practical and legal effects of changes to state law. Provide advice on the Open Meetings Law, Public Records Law, and legislative procedure. Committee Staffing Prepare for and attend each public meeting of assigned standing committees or study committees to answer questions during the meetings. Typically, an attorney is assigned to staff three to six standing committees during the legislative session and to staff one to two study committees during the interim period. Respond to questions from the committee and provide legal interpretation and analysis on bills and amendments that are being considered by the committee, as well as relevant federal or