Senate Legislative Clerk - Office of Senator Smith
Senate Legislative Clerk - Office of Senator Smith
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Job Description
Starting Salary: $44009 Annually
Closing Date: 08/01/2025; 5:00pm
The North Carolina Senate is seeking a highly qualified professional to work as a Legislative Clerk in the office of Senator Kandi Smith. Legislative Clerks assist Legislators also known as Legislative Members of the Senate in fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration communication research and public relations. This position requires a high level of organization and accountability; as well as the ability to perform independently and maintain composure in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
This position is a permanent full-time position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However when the Senate is in session evening work may be necessary on Monday through Thursday and occasionally weekend work may be required as the job duties demand based on the needs of your Member. This position is under the direct supervision of the Senator and has no direct supervisory responsibilities unless requested by the Member to assist in the supervision of an intern.
Essential Functions:
- Manage daily operation of Membersoffice; including the legislators Outlook calendar.
- Provide excellent customer service by maintaining a pleasant office atmosphere for Members staff constituents and lobbyists.
- Manage the Members schedule and travel arrangements including authorization and reimbursement forms when required.
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework which may include drafting and sending weekly newsletters district certificates and congratulatory letters.
- Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Member legislators State officials staff agency personnel stakeholders and constituents in the development and advancement of legislation.
- Serve as a liaison between the Member and constituents of theirlegislative district; exercising independent judgement to determine and implement appropriate course of action.
- Track advancement of the Members bills through the legislative process. This may entail monitoring of committee meetings.
- Maintain communication with the Legislative Assistant Coordinator which may include training programs or staff updates.
- Supervise as delegated by the Member any interns assigned to the office. Coordinate with the intern program coordinator to direct the work of interns.
- Identify and monitor district specific issues.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Competencies:
- Ability to articulate and present information clearly in writing.
- Strong research skills and/or ability to learn research and policy skills.
- Ability to support the Senator in her capacity as Chair of the NC Legislative Black Caucus.
- Coordinating with other members organizing Caucus events and meetings.
- Ability to coordinate with governmental staff ad agencies.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications and Google Drive.
- Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with legislators legislative staff and the public on a daily basis.
- Ability to work independently organize and analyze materials and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to handle politically sensitive work.
- Ability to work objectively and impartially both with respect to members of both political parties and with respect to issues of state.
- Willingness and ability to work extended schedules.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree with two to three years administrative or secretarial work experience; or
- A High School Diploma with four to five years of administrative or secretarial work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of the education and experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
***NC General Assembly positions are NOT Subject to G.S. 126 -State Human Resources Act.***
Instructions:
To apply for the Legislative Clerk positionplease complete the online NC General Assembly application through the NC General Assembly website by Friday August 1st 2025.
Recommended Supporting Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Agency Contact Information:
North Carolina General Assembly
Senate Office of the Legislative Assistants Director
***Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.***
Employment Type
Full-Time
