Date Posted:
May 7, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Staff Attorney
Office/Company:
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06129
Reports To:
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Contact:
Salary:
$66,200 to $101,400+ per year.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Monitor the status of pending legislation; devise and analyze proposed legislation and administrative policies and regulations; and work with state legislative and executive representatives and community organizations to advocate desired policies.Analyzes and drafts legislation, policy issues and proposals, governmental regulations, rules, and executive orders. Researches, analyzes, and prepares recommendations, position papers, testimony, and other documents.Juris Doctor or equivalent degree required. At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights and public interest fields preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzes and drafts legislation, policy issues and proposals, governmental regulations, rules, and executive orders.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares recommendations, position papers, testimony, and other documents.
• Participates in developing short- and long-term plans and strategies for legislative advocacy, preparing memoranda on potential and pending legislation.
• Meets regularly with state legislators and/or their staff, and attends hearings, press conferences, and relevant legislative meetings to submit written materials, testify to MALDEF’s position on issues and legislation, and obtain information.
• Develops and maintains a network of ties to other organizations, experts, and knowledgeable individuals with similar interests and goals; initiates and maintains coalitions; attends community events; and presents policy positions.
• Prepares reports of substantive legislative trends and relevant actions taken to promote advocacy of positions, including ongoing efforts in coalition building, lobbying, or legislative strategies.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree required.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in civil rights and public interest fields preferred.
• Evidence of ability to apply legal or other training to legislative analysis required.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills required.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
