Legislative Assistant - Local/State Government

Holland & Knight LLP

1d•$70,000 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office. Description: We are seeking a Legislative Assistant to join our team. The Legislative Assistant will assist clients with District of Columbia legislative and regulatory issues related to energy, environment, natural resources and climate policy and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a current working knowledge of the Council of the District of Columbia's legislative process with a current working knowledge of the Council of the District of Columbia's legislative process. Along with tracking legislation, monitoring District of Columbia Council hearings and preparing hearing summaries.

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.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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.

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
pre-tax transit and parking program
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.
Benefits may vary by position and office.