Missouri House of Representatives

Jefferson City, Missouri

The House Drafting Division is a non-partisan office that provides legislative drafting services to the members of the Missouri House of Representatives on a non-partisan, impartial, and confidential basis.

Attorneys with legal experience and third-year law students or recent graduates with strong academic credentials intending to take the July 2025 Missouri Bar Examination are encouraged to apply.  The position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining membership in the Missouri Bar, with start date after the release of bar examination results. 

This full-time position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Anticipated start date: August-September, 2025.



Job Number:  01-250325-03:  Drafting Attorney


Company Name:  Missouri House of Representatives


Draft legislation requested by members according to the member’s policy objectives and collaborate with House Research to perform legal research and advise members on proposed language for legislation.
Analyze policy proposals, apply relevant legal principles and court decisions, conduct research, and 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.

Responsible for monitoring legislative activity and developments in public policy.
 

Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please send resume, application, letter of interest to the:

Missouri House of Representatives
Administration Division
State Capitol Building, Room B22
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101


Documents may also be submitted electronically to houseadmin@house.mo.gov or through MoCareers.

EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS: The House prohibits the hiring of any person who at the time of initial hiring is related to any member within the fourth degree by blood or marriage.