Legislative Specialist
The Legislative Specialist supports a national law firm's federal government relations practice by conducting legislative research, tracking congressional activities, and preparing reports and client materials. This junior-level role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a hybrid work environment with occasional overtime.
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Position Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support a federal government relations practice. This is a junior-level, full-time, hybrid role based in Washington, DC, ideal for a recent graduate with Capitol Hill internship experience who wants to build a career in government relations.
What You’ll Do
- Support Government Policy Advisors with legislative research, writing, and communications.
- Track legislation, congressional calendars, committee activity, and House and Senate floor developments.
- Attend hearings and meetings; gather testimony, reports, and related records.
- Draft background reports, memoranda, presentations, and client-facing materials.
- Keep the government relations team informed of relevant legislative developments and deadlines.
- Use available tools (including AI-assisted tools) to improve research and drafting efficiency.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time; Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 35-hour workweek.
- Hybrid: four days onsite, with one assigned remote day (Monday or Friday). Must be available to come onsite on the assigned remote day if needed.
- Business-professional office environment.
- Flexibility for occasional overtime and last-minute hours as required.
Compensation
- Salary range: $55,000–$70,000 per year (Confidential Client provides this range).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Recent Capitol Hill internship experience required.
- Solid understanding of the legislative process, congressional organization, and legislative procedures.
- Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
- Professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn new tools and processes, including AI-assisted methods to improve efficiency.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience supporting client-facing government relations or policy teams.
- Familiarity with legislative databases and congressional research tools.
- Experience preparing materials for senior audiences or external stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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