Legislative Assistant – Native American Affairs

Holland & Knight LLP•Washington, DC

20h•$70,000 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Legislative Assistant to join our team. The Legislative Assistant will serve clients of the Firm's Public Policy & Regulation practice group ("PP&R") as Native American Practice Group Legislative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have policy experience and a desire to grow expertise in Native American law and related policy and economic development areas. The Legislative Assistant will also coordinate the Native American group’s legislative, regulatory, political activities and advocacy.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with federal Native American law and policy a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor primarily Native American legislative and regulatory developments including legislation, congressional hearings and markups, congressional floor activity, regulations, and other federal policy developments. Other areas of law and policy may also be assigned from time to time.
Assist with research, drafting, and editing of policy documents including one-pagers, hearing memos, talking points, issue briefs, congressional testimony, legislative tracking documents, and appropriations requests.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports summarizing federal developments and funding opportunities for Public Policy & Regulation clients including the “Native American Law Update”, “Eyes on Washington” and “Grant Opportunity” newsletters.
Develop regular updates for assigned clients reporting on Holland & Knight advocacy efforts and successes on legislative and regulatory issues specific to each client.
Arrange, coordinate, and conduct client meetings with legislators and other government officials under the supervision of PP&R professionals.
Organize fly-in events, including preparing materials, managing attendees, and coordinating event logistics.
Assist with client team coordination, including tracking Capitol Hill outreach and preparing agendas and materials for regular client calls and communication.
Assist in drafting client internal and external messaging regarding litigation and/or government investigations, including media statements and press releases.

Benefits

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents