State Policy Analyst (Seattle)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kilpatrick is seeking a Policy Analyst to provide government relations and general support to its Government Relations team. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, and requires in-person work in Seattle and Olympia, including engagements with state legislators and state agencies. The firm is particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of these areas: Washington State appropriations and grants; energy policy, legislation, or regulation; Tribal governmental relations; natural resources policy and work with state agencies; or healthcare policy, regulations, and legislative initiatives.

Kilpatrick is a full-service international law firm with more than 600 attorneys serving clients in established and emerging industries. The firm works with clients on business-critical matters and provides counsel across practice areas, including financial transactions, securities, and intellectual property management. It serves clients through offices across the United States and in China, Japan, and Sweden. The firm emphasizes client relationships, collaboration, trust, mutual respect, and client satisfaction. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should not include their date of birth or Social Security Number in application documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5 years of experience in state government roles, political campaigns, state advocacy entities, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Washington’s political and legislative processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legislation and policy impacts.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proactive self-starter who can take initiative, work independently, and move projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Washington State appropriations and grants, including drafting, reviewing, managing, implementing, applying for, or selecting state grants, funding, or cooperative agreements.
• Expertise in energy policy, legislative drafting, or regulation.
• Experience in Tribal governmental relations.
• Experience working on natural resource matters with state agencies and knowledge of natural resource policy issues.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in healthcare policies, regulations, and legislative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advocacy efforts, including coordinating meetings with members of the Legislature, Executive Agencies, and political events in Olympia and other locations across the state.
• Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments that affect clients.
• Prepare summaries and analyses of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Assist in drafting memoranda, policy briefs, letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and other client materials.
• Develop and distribute legislative alerts, articles, and political updates for clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level