Legislative Assistant

Holland & Knight LLP

136d • $65,000 - $75,000

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"). The ideal candidate will have policy experience. The Legislative Assistant will also coordinate the Firm’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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate the political activities of the Firm and its clients, including tracking the disbursement of Firm political action committee funds and client political contributions.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees