Legislative Counsel Support Specialist

Legislative Counsel Support Specialist

The Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking a motivated professional for the position of Legislative Counsel Support Specialist. Come work in a dynamic, engaging, collaborative environment at Vermont's State House in Montpelier, Vermont! The Legislative Counsel Support Specialist provides administrative services to the Office of Legislative Counsel and nonpartisan committee services support to the Vermont General Assembly through the Office of Legislative Counsel.

This role supports the work of the Supervisor of Committee Services, manages administrative services for the Office, staffs the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, and provides services to the Judicial Rules and Judicial Retention Committees, and staffs other committees as needed.

The anticipated pay for this position will be between $47,850 - $71,800, with potential for an initial offer adjustment based on applicable qualifications and experience. The comprehensive State benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. During the legislative session, legislative staff are expected to work in-person in Montpelier with the potential for some remote work during adjournment.

Minimum Requirements Required

Education / Experience:

Required:

Associate degree or equivalent experience in administrative services. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and remote-work applications (i.e. Zoom). Preferred:
Bachelor's degree. 5+ years in an administrative, customer-service, or political business environment.

Required Proficiencies:
Detail-oriented and organized with proven research and administrative capabilities. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a willingness to interface with all legislators, staff, and members of the public. Ability to remain professional and nonpartisan in a political environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Adept at working effectively both independently and as a team member in an environment that is fast paced and demanding.

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including working extended hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.