Legislative Assistant Defense
$27.99 - $35.34 per hourGreenberg, Traurig, PA
- # Legislative Assistant DefenseApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Washington, D.C.time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR202600908Greenberg 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 supporting our National Security Group located in our Washington, D.C. office.**We are seeking a skilled professional with 2-3 years of federal policy experience and a demonstrated interest in defense and national security matters. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated, team-driven 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 demonstrates initiative, 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.**Position Summary**The Defense Legislative Assistant will provide essential research, administrative, and scheduling support to a fast-paced and busy team and will play an active role in supporting client advocacy efforts before Congress and federal agencies. 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, including synthesizing complex statutory and regulatory developments into clear, actionable analysis.* 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, including identifying relevant stakeholders, monitoring engagement opportunities, and supporting outreach efforts.* Contribute to the preparation of practice group deliverables, including legislative forecasts, end-of-session summaries, policy briefings, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.* Maintain and update internal legislative tracking systems and client-related information, including distribution lists and contact databases used to support client communications and reporting.* Manage attorney/director workloads by screening/reviewing emails, phone calls, and correspondence.* Coordinate and schedule internal/external meetings, prepare meeting materials, and draft agendas. Participate in meetings to take notes, track action items, and support team and client objectives.* Assist in managing client relationships and organizing client-focused events, meetings, and fundraisers.* Coordinate business development initiatives with the marketing department.**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. Experience with the Department of War, Department of Veterans Affairs, and/or Congressional Defense Committees is strongly preferred.* Knowledge of the legislative process and relevant lobbying resources.* Ability to monitor and succinctly summarize Congressional committee hearings.* Bachelor’s degree required.*Technology** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) are required and familiarity with legislative research tools and AI-enabled research.The expected pay range for this position is:$27.99 to $35.34 per hourActual 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 critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
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