NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Senior Legislative Assistant
SC 29405, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of Charleston County Government, and they are seeking a Senior Legislative Assistant to provide high-level support to legislators. The role involves researching and analyzing legislative issues, drafting policy proposals, and managing communications.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs all of the responsibilities of a Legislative Assistant I when appropriate or assigned
Assists with budget preparation
Facilitates various meetings for the Legislators
Inventories office supplies
Assists with maintaining the appointment book for boards and commissions of the delegation
Assists with notifying incumbents of expiring board appointments
Posts meeting notices and board vacancies on the Legislative Delegation webpage
Answers department telephone calls
Receives and greets department visitors and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or County personnel
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Public Policy, or a related field of study
Minimum of two (2) years or more of experience as a Legislative Assistant or six years of related professional experience
Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County's motor vehicle policy
Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas, warehouse and office equipment
Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally
Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as on computer screen(s)
Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English
All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina
Preferred
At least one (1) year of experience working with elected officials or local government experience preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase