What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Assistant position at Palmer Legal Staffing?
Legislative Specialist for D.C. Law Firm.
A leading national law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legislative Specialist to support its Washington DC office to provide support to its Federal Government Relations practice.
This practice develops and implements comprehensive federal public policy agendas for a prestigious roster of clients, including local governments, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations.
This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring four days of in-office presence and one day of remote work per week. The firm’s office is conveniently located near the Metro, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a collaborative professional culture.
Hill experience required for this position.
- Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 4 days in-office / 1 day remote)
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 (Commensurate with experience)
- ***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough legislative and agency research utilizing online resources. Attend Congressional hearings and meetings to secure written testimony and official records.
- Legislative Tracking: Monitor legislative developments within committees and on the House and Senate floors. Keep Government Policy Advisors apprised of the Congressional floor calendar, committee work, and related activities.
- Client Deliverables: Draft professional background reports, memoranda, and presentation slide decks to assist the policy team with client deliverables.
- Process Innovation: Actively seek opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, including the strategic utilization of AI tools and new technical processes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience. Prior experience within a law firm, government agency, or professional services environment is preferred. Hill experience in required.
- Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the federal legislative process, Congressional organization, and parliamentary procedures.
- Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a flawless command of grammar and professional composition.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Professional Attributes: Superior organizational skills, acute attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while managing competing deadlines.
- Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 4 days in-office / 1 day remote)
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 (Commensurate with experience)
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award-winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.
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Salary : $55,000 - $70,000