Research Assistant, Congressional Investigations
About The Position
The Research Assistant position sits with the Client Development & Engagement (CDE) function and works closely with the Firm’s Congressional Investigations practice. This practice assists clients in all stages of the legislative branch’s oversight processes. The role directly supports a team of three partners and several senior attorneys and associates in monitoring media, including social media, from Capitol Hill. The position involves identifying client development opportunities and producing research reports and background memorandums to prepare partners for client engagements. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the Firm’s business and clients, collaborate across disciplines, and develop foundational skills in business development, strategy, and client engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the Congressional Investigations practice and with members of the Client Development & Engagement team
- Flexibility and willingness to work outside core hours. Daily reporting is critical for success in this function
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, discretion and advise senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism and exercise excellent judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging
- Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfort learning new systems
Nice To Haves
- Prior Hill or related working experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Summarizing and distributing timely legal and policy news coverage impacting client investigations
- Tracking congressional member and committee activity, preparing written reports for senior staff and clients
- Producing comprehensive research on congressional, state, and regulatory scrutiny towards clients and corporate participants
- Actively participating in weekly team meetings and providing relevant research updates to keep the team informed
- Creative issue spotting for senior lawyers for potential work streams for clients
- Careful data tracking for attorney-ready analyses
Benefits
- Overtime pay eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
