Job Description

JOB TITLE:
Legislative Officer III

JOB #:
2876

DIVISION:
Executive Office

HIRING SALARY:
$81,011.00 - $123,000.00 annualized, DOE

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The legislative officer acts as a spokesperson on legislative issues for Arizona’s judicial branch, and assists the Director of Government Affairs in managing the court’s legislative efforts and legislative internship program. Work is mainly independent, with direct reporting to the Director of Government Affairs, indirect reporting to the Arizona Judicial Council, and a close working relationship with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and Division Directors.

This position requires an extensive knowledge and understanding of Arizona’s legislative process, and a working knowledge of court administration and public policy to analyze the impact of proposed legislation on the judicial branch. The ideal candidate will also have strong public speaking and communication skills, solid writing skills, and a fluent understanding of Arizona’s court system.

The successful applicant will play an integral role in developing the judicial branch’s legislative package track and monitor proposed legislation, and meet regularly with judicial officers and staff from the judicial branch to discuss and report on proposed and pending legislation. In addition, this position represents the judicial branch at meetings with legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists and staff from other governmental and private organizations, drafts legislation and amendments, obtains legislative sponsorship and support, and acts as the judicial branch’s lobbyist in accordance with direction from the Arizona Judicial Council. The position will also assist in training and educating court staff and judges regarding the legislative process and substantive legislative developments.

This position will also oversee the judicial branch’s legislative internship program, which involves working in cooperation with Arizona’s universities, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office and other agencies to recruit, select, train, mentor and monitor undergraduate interns.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field, plus five years’ legislative experience and extensive knowledge and understanding of Arizona’s legislative process. This position also requires knowledge of the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative Rules, Supreme Court policies, procedures and administrative orders and their interrelationship with the functions and structure of other government agencies and private entities, advanced research skills and a comprehensive understanding of various resources that can be utilized to prepare and present arguments on behalf of the judicial branch, excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to organize and prioritize workload and manage multiple issues simultaneously within tight time frames.

Travel level: up to 10%

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, exempt position.

BENEFITS:
The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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