Job Number:  01-250520-02: Staff Attorney

Company Name:  Missouri Senate, Division of Research



The successful applicant will:

Draft legislation for the Missouri Senate, including bills, substitute bills and amendments;

Staff committees of the Senate, interim committees, and Senate/House Joint committees with research and analysis of legislation and topics before the committees, and draft reports for committees as necessary;

Staff the legislative sessions of the Missouri Senate by monitoring debate and providing requested changes/amendments to bills being debated on the floor of the Senate;

Prepare summaries on legislation debated in the Senate;

Review bills on matters of technical form;

Assist Senate members with topical research on matters of public policy, prepare legal opinions, analyze legislative proposals, and develop policy alternatives;

Assist members with constituent matters by obtaining information which require technical information;

Monitor developments in public policy and develops skills relevant to the issue areas assigned to the staff attorney; and

Perform other related work as assigned.



The position may qualify individuals for the provisions of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and qualifies for state benefits. 



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Send a resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample and the names of two references to Jim Ertle, Director, Division of Research, Missouri Senate at jertle@senate.mo.gov or

State Capitol Building,
Room B-9
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

Applications received until the position is filled.