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Holland & Knight LLP · 1 day ago

Legislative Assistant - Local/State Government

Washington, D.C.

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $82K/yr

1+ years exp

Holland & Knight LLP is a firm that values high performance and success. They are seeking a Legislative Assistant to assist clients with legislative and regulatory issues related to energy, environment, natural resources, and climate policy in the District of Columbia.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the relevant partner or other PP&R professional, advocate and lobby for client interests before the state legislature, executive branch agencies, and local government entities

Arrange, coordinate, and conduct meetings with legislators and other government officials, both alone and in conjunction with other PP&R professionals and clients

Arrange and coordinate the provision of meals and refreshments for legislators and other government officials in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations

Track and monitor interim and legislative session committee meetings, agency hearings, and other proceedings as directed

Prepare periodic reports on legislative, regulatory, and other governmental activity for internal use and for the benefit of PP&R clients

Prepare customized reports to each assigned client, weekly during the legislative session and monthly thereafter, on issues specific to each client

Produce daily legislative schedules and weekly tracking sheets during the legislative session, alerting other PP&R professionals as needed on relevant committee meetings and the current status of legislation or issues

Provide legislative research services to other Firm professionals

Coordinate timely compliance with all lobbyists reporting and disclosure requirements and maintain accurate records of such filings

Working in conjunction with the Firm's Political Affairs Manager, coordinate the political activities of the Firm and its clients, including tracking the disbursement of Firm political action committee funds and client political contributions and hosting political fundraisers, legislative team luncheons and dinners, and the like. Coordinate timely compliance with the reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to the Firm's political action committees

Coordinate production of other written materials pertinent to the PP&R practice

Compile and edit Legislative Forecast and Legislative Session Wrap-up reports for distribution in electronic and printed format. Compile and update distribution list for dissemination of reports

Assist in the maintenance of PP&R client information, including up-to-date contact information

Special projects and additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Legislative process knowledgePolitical processes understandingMicrosoft Office proficiencyWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational abilityTeamwork

Required

1-3 years' experience working as an aide in a state or federal legislative office or in another significant and substantive public policy role

Strong and clear writing skills and the ability to understand and synthesize complex legislative and regulatory issues

Understanding of political and legislative processes

Resourcefulness to obtain or retrieve pertinent information, often from arcane or obscure sources

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with the wide variety of personalities encountered in governmental and political environments

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Strong organizational ability

Ability to work in a team environment

High proficiency in a computer network environment, especially with the Microsoft Office applications suite

Bachelor's degree in a related field