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ArentFox Schiff · 1 day ago

Government Relations Coordinator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $105K/yr

4+ years exp

ArentFox Schiff is an internationally recognized firm serving various industries where business and law intersect. The Government Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Government Relations Practice Group, including scheduling appointments and coordinating client development activities.

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Responsibilities

Schedule appointments for members of the Government Relations Practice Group with clients and government officials/staff

Schedule appointments for clients with government officials/staff, including client fly-ins

Coordinate client development activities

Manage and update schedules for members of the Government Relations Practice Group, including scheduling appointments, speaking engagements, and events

Coordinate political fundraisers and other events hosted by the Firm

Coordinate client development activities, including Internet-based research

Help prepare advocacy materials, including Internet-based research

Manage, organize, scan, copy, fax and/or file incoming correspondence, both electronic and paper

Assist GR Practice Group members with their billable time entries

Answer telephone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls as appropriate

Coordinate travel and transportation arrangements

Process reimbursements and vendor invoices

Draft standard correspondence and other documents for team approval and use

Administrative duties such as creation and maintenance of paper and electronic files; preparation of check requests, new case reports and conflict checks; manage new business intake process; and process reimbursements

Maintain client lists, contact lists and other electronic databases

Provide coverage for absences and assistance with overflow work within the Government Relations Practice Group

Qualification

Congressional office experienceLegislative process knowledgeMS Office Suite proficiencyPlanning skillsCustomer serviceConfidential information managementTeamworkDetail-orientedFlexibility in schedule

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Four years of prior work experience

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills and standards

Ability to work in a team environment with attorneys and other colleagues

Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Ability to manage confidential information

Knowledge of and proficiency in current office technology, including but not limited to, the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe/Nuance Power PDF, and Workshare Compare

Flexibility in daily schedule to meet Firm's needs during periods of heavy workload or special projects; availability to work overtime, as needed