Legislative Editor

124 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933
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Job Description

Salary
$43,085.00 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Unclassified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
0317-13-2024
Department
Legislative Council
Opening Date
07/18/2024
Closing Date
8/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A

Job Description

This employee proofreads and edits complex legislative documents in a team environment. Reviews, edits, and proofreads legislation, amendments to legislation, legal memorandum and correspondence, tables, and reports according to a prescribed legislative style. May assist with editing other legal publications. Makes suggestions for improving word clarity and thought coherency in complex legal documents. Proofreading work is performed on paper and online—either individually or by reading aloud with another legislative editor.

The Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency that is part of the Legislative Council. The Council is charged with providing bill drafting, research, and other services for all members of the Michigan Legislature. The LSB Legal Division provides the Michigan Legislature with nonpartisan legal counsel, bill drafting, law compilation and publishing, and related services that support the lawmaking process.


Required Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and ABILITIES


  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum one year of experience in proofreading and editing required.
  • Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to work in team environment with a strong customer service orientation
  • Knowledge of correct spelling, English usage, syntax, punctuation, and grammatical rules required
  • Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, and changing work priorities.
  • Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime and irregular hours as required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work on a scheduled on-call basis.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan’s NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.

Applicants must include the following three items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration:


  • Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
  • Resume.
  • A copy of college transcripts.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government. All Legislative Council employees are considered “at-will,” except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain confidentiality.

This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.

For questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643.

For technical support with your application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.


State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary. Employee premiums shares are required for most insurances.
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the Legislative Council. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time
Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year and13 sick days per year.
Holidays
Legislative Council employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year.

Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedules are available in some jobs. Flexible schedules may be limited to certain time periods per year.

Insurance and Other Benefits
Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase voluntary insurances for additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care, and legal services, to name a few. Premiums vary for these insurances. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from each paycheck.

Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their defined contribution retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).

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