Contractual Legislative Assistant Legislation Function

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Posted: Aug. 2, 2022

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Title

Contractual Legislative Assistant, Legislation Function (October-April)

Office of Policy Analysis

Maryland General Assembly

Annapolis

SALARY

: $18/hour

Principal Duties

A Legislative Assistant in the Legislation Function provides administrative support to the staff who draft bills and amendments, committees, local legislative delegations, and the proposed regulation process. Duties involve providing administrative and secretarial support to the Office of Policy Analysis, and include tracking legislation, entering legislative requests, formatting amendments and distributing hard copy materials within the legislative complex.

Qualifications

Two years of general clerical or administrative support experience.

Proficient in Microsoft suite.

Ability to set priorities, plan and organize.

Effective communication skills, including strong grammar.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to perform accurate work in a timely manner and coordinate multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently, in teams and sometimes under extreme time pressures.

Availability for extended work hours, including late-night and weekend work, during the 90-day legislative session (January-April). Standard office hours during the legislative interim (May-December).

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Employees of the Department of Legislative Services function on a nonpartisan basis and by law may not engage in partisan political activity at any time at the federal, state or local levels. The department offers a diverse and collegial environment for persons motivated to provide nonpartisan support to Maryland’s legislative and policymaking process.

Benefits

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To Apply

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@mlis.state.md.us

and include code 21-22. The cover letter should state the reasons for interest in the position, any relevant experience, and availability to begin work.

NOTE: An exercise assessing basic skills is part of the interview process.

The Department of Legislative Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in a manner that violates law, regulation or legislative policy.

Website: https://dls.maryland.gov/home/

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