• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative process and Capitol Hill as well as executive branch regulatory processes.
• Monitor Congressional legislative activity, political activity, regulatory developments, industry trends and media that impact clients.
• Attend and summarize Congressional hearings.
• Monitor and report on media relevant to clients and their interests.
• Conduct extensive, time-sensitive research and package findings.
• Research, draft and prepare presentations and reports on select legislative and regulatory issues.
• Draft white papers, talking points, memoranda and correspondence for attorneys, advisors and clients.
• Coordinate and/or attend meetings for and with the team and our clients, with Members of Congress, executive branch officials and their staff.
• Prepare and manage client schedules.
• Assist with client development projects, including tracking industry events and conferences.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the Public Law and Policy practice and the American Indian Law and Policy practice groups’ goals and objectives.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Background in policy, business, and the regulatory and legislative processes preferred
• Understanding of political and legislative processes
• Understanding of regulatory and administrative processes
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong research, writing, and news monitoring skills
• Comfort with video conferencing systems, such as Zoom
• Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers and superiors
• Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity and loyalty
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values
• Commitment to professional growth and development

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