Division of Research Career Opportunities

The Division of Research provides nonpartisan research, legal, and other legislative services to the General Assembly.

If you are interested in joining a team dedicated to nonpartisan legislative service, please feel free to contact us about future opportunities with the Division at the following addresses or apply for current vacancies listed below:

ATTN: Office Manager
 Division of Research
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
E-mail: legislative.council@delaware.gov

 

Legal Publications Editor

The Division is seeking applicants for a vacancy as a Legal Publications Editor.

As the “Legal Publications Editor”, you will proofread and edit materials submitted by state agencies for publication by the Office of the Registrar of Regulations for accuracy, clarity, syntax, grammar, style, and formatting, and coordinate with the state agencies on the publication of the materials submitted. You will also assist with the proofreading and editing of the Division’s other legal publications, including the Laws of Delaware, Municipal Charters, and Delaware Code. Specifically, you will perform the following functions:

  • Prepare content for publication through discussion with agency personnel regarding their editorial needs.
  • Proofread and edit material submitted by other state agencies for publication.
  • Establish and monitor publication schedules and resolve publication problems.
  • Coordinate publication to ensure accuracy, quality, and deadline compliance.
  • Maintain all electronic publications to be compliant with the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA).

The Legal Publications Editor must be able to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment and provide objective information regardless of the issue or personal opinions.

Click here for the full job announcement and additional job requirements on the Delaware Employment Link (“DEL”).

Job functions outlined in this listing are specific to this vacancy and may differ from the essential functions outlined in the posting on DEL.

Application materials must be completed by June 2, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., using the State of Delaware employment application available on the job announcement page on DEL.