Van Ness Feldman LLP · 1 day ago
Public Policy Assistant
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Responsibilities
Support policy professionals, clients, trade associations, and other individuals associated with the Firm by organizing and prioritizing tasks/projects with limited supervision.
Handle client inquiries, schedule meetings, arrange conference calls, and make travel arrangements. Follow up on behalf of professionals and take charge of administrative details.
Draft, proofread, and edit documents and correspondence using appropriate public policy terminology.
Create and prepare presentations using relevant software applications.
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the organization.
Maintain client confidentiality and organize files according to the firm's Records Retention policy.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of time entries and expenditures.
Assist in organizing meetings, conferences, and public events.
Provide research assistance on a variety of topics under the guidance of public policy professionals.
Complete special projects as necessary.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a professional services environment.
Five plus years administrative experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with individuals at all levels.
Expert organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and be proactive.
Ability to make judgment decisions, adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas.
Strong computer/software skills including thorough knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred
Prior law firm experience a plus.