• Knowledge of English, word usage, word division, syntax, spelling, pronunciation, and punctuation; proofreading procedures, symbols, and terminology.
• Knowledge of the legislative process, the legislative calendar, constitutional deadlines, and legal terminology.
• Exceptional spelling, grammar and speech skills, paying careful attention to detail and enunciation. Must know and understand the Office of Legislative Counsel form, style, and construction for the various types of documents prepared by the legal staff. Must use neat, legible handwriting to accurately identify and mark errors, and diplomatically query unclear text.
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships by communicating and dealing tactfully with legal and support staff, the public, and others outside the agency.
• Adaptability to changing work priorities, fluctuating work hours, and mandatory overtime.
• Ability to produce quality work under stressful conditions.
• Willingness to accept increasingly difficult levels of responsibility with a high level of attention to detail.
• Assist with other tasks of the office, as the workload demands.
• Adhere to the office attendance and leave policies, and lunch and break period assignments. Keep absenteeism to a minimum.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Madison Weaver
(916) 341-8352
Madison.Weaver@legislativecounsel.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maranda Littlejohn
(916) 341-8139
Maranda.Littlejohn@LegislativeCounsel.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.