Legislative Editor
Contractual Positions - Entry Level
Full time January to April and Part time remainder of the year
Salary: $16.50 - $17.00/hour
Principal Duties:
• Reviewing documents of the General Assembly and provide
comprehensive edits of statutory language, format, grammar, and
punctuation;
• Research, review, edit, and proofread legislation, amendments to
legislation, journals, and the daily synopsis of bills.
Qualifications:
• College degree is highly desirable; however, equivalent training/work
experience will be considered;
• Applicants should have superior editing and writing skills and a
demonstrated ability to work quickly and thoroughly under deadline
pressure;
• This position requires commitment to impartial analysis of
controversial issues, meticulous attention to detail, and factual
accuracy, and the capacity when needed to work long, late hours and
weekends while the General Assembly is in session.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to perform editing functions with strong reading
comprehension and knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, syntax,
and formatting;
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately, use time effectively, and
work well under pressure and rigid deadlines;
• Ability to adapt and work compatibly in physically close, paired work
arrangements in which reading aloud is the required work process;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Competency with standard computer programs, including word
processing.
Work Environment:
Employees of the Department of Legislative Services function on a nonpartisan
basis and by law may not engage in partisan political activity at any time at the
federal, state, or local level. The department offers a collegial and stimulating
multidisciplinary environment for persons motivated to provide nonpartisan
support to Maryland’s legislative and policymaking process.