STATE OF VERMONT
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
Legislative Counsel Attorneys – Housing and Energy/Agriculture Portfolios
Attorneys in the Office of Legislative Counsel practice law in a dynamic, intellectually challenging, and highly collegial environment. Legislative Counsel attorneys serve the General Assembly and play an integral role in the legislative process. Work includes testifying before legislative committees, drafting legislation, and providing legal and policy analysis to legislators and committees on novel and complex legal issues impacting Vermont.
The Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking two additional attorneys to join this exciting work on our collaborative team. One portfolio will include issues related to housing, consumer protection, commerce, pensions, and retirement, among others. The other portfolio will include matters related to energy, land use, agriculture, forestry, and fish and wildlife, among others.
The Office of Legislative Counsel is a nonpartisan office that provides confidential legal services to all members of the General Assembly, regardless of party or political affiliation. Each attorney is a part of a supportive team with in-depth subject matter expertise. Applicant experience in the listed subject areas is not required.
Required Education and Experience:
- D. from an ABA-accredited law school or successful completion of a recognized law office study program
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Vermont or, if licensed outside Vermont, admission to the Vermont Bar within a reasonable time
Required Skills:
- Strong research, analysis, and writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to perform at the highest level under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Ability always to remain professional and impartial while working in a political environment
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in one or more of the subject areas listed above or in legislative drafting, or both, is preferred but not required
During the legislative session, attorneys are expected to work in-person in Montpelier. The Legislative Branch utilizes a compensation analysis that bases salary on qualifications, experience, and the prevailing salaries of comparable positions in both the public and private sector. The comprehensive State benefits package includes health insurance and retirement plans. The Office of Legislative Counsel prioritizes a healthy work-life balance for the professionals on our team.
To apply, please submit in PDF format a resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to: HRApplications@leg.state.vt.us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please put your name and “energy/agriculture attorney application” or “housing attorney application” in the subject field of the e-mail.
The Vermont General Assembly is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected category.