Legislative Assistant
Washington DC, DC
Full Time
Experienced
Job Summary:
The Legislative Assistant supports and implements the coordination of all Governmental Relations activities in the office.
Responsibilities:
Manage all legislative tracking for over 30 clients and well over 250 bills. This involves tracking everyday activity relative to both House and Senate Committee hearings.
Operate client development legislative research for all potential clients and client proposals.
Manage all scheduling for client meetings and client fly-ins that occur frequently (2 to 3 times a week).
Assist with planning and execution of client’s three annual meetings and periodic general membership meetings, at times including travel.
Prepare, file and update client PAC filings.
Collect and sort political fundraising notices for relevant members of Congress. Recommend events to firm and clients based on client fund availability and client strategy.
This position also serves as the primary backup to the Office Operations Coordinator, so will periodically be called upon to cover the reception desk, conference center, copy room, break room, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
Supervision Received and/or Given:
The Legislative Assistant is supervised by the Washington, D.C. Partner in Charge, Regional Office Manager, and other attorneys and GRAs in the office.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
College degree, preferred.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to new software, including maintaining information on client websites.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions:
This position requires sitting for periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs. Occasional travel.
The Legislative Assistant supports and implements the coordination of all Governmental Relations activities in the office.
Responsibilities:
Manage all legislative tracking for over 30 clients and well over 250 bills. This involves tracking everyday activity relative to both House and Senate Committee hearings.
Operate client development legislative research for all potential clients and client proposals.
Manage all scheduling for client meetings and client fly-ins that occur frequently (2 to 3 times a week).
Assist with planning and execution of client’s three annual meetings and periodic general membership meetings, at times including travel.
Prepare, file and update client PAC filings.
Collect and sort political fundraising notices for relevant members of Congress. Recommend events to firm and clients based on client fund availability and client strategy.
This position also serves as the primary backup to the Office Operations Coordinator, so will periodically be called upon to cover the reception desk, conference center, copy room, break room, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
Supervision Received and/or Given:
The Legislative Assistant is supervised by the Washington, D.C. Partner in Charge, Regional Office Manager, and other attorneys and GRAs in the office.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
College degree, preferred.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to new software, including maintaining information on client websites.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions:
This position requires sitting for periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs. Occasional travel.
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