Legislative Assistant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Government Law & Policy Team as a Legislative Assistant located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis. This role reports to the Shareholder and Associate.

Position Summary

The Legislative Assistant will provide essential research, administrative, and scheduling support to a fast-paced and busy team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. Schedule hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

The Legislative Assistant will play a key role in supporting team members and clients through a variety of tasks, including:

• Conduct in-depth research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals.
• Track the progress of legislation, committee hearings, and other activities, providing updates, summaries, and detailed memos.
• Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to achieve legislative policy goals.
• Manage attorney/director workloads by screening/reviewing emails, phone calls, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule internal/external meetings, prepare meeting materials, and draft agendas.
• Handle time entry, travel arrangements, reimbursement processing, filing, and document production.
• Serve as a key administrative contact for clients, business colleagues, and public officials.
• Assist in managing client relationships and organizing client-focused events, meetings, and fundraisers.
• Draft memos, letters, and emails with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinate business development initiatives with the marketing department.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters.
• Support the team in researching various issues and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a forward-thinking, action-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client service mindset and positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player with flexibility to work overtime on a regular basis.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including on Capitol Hill or within the federal government.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and relevant lobbying resources.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) are required and familiarity with specialized legislative software.

The expected pay range for this position is:

 29.74 to 31.79 per hour
 

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.