Legal Assistant - Public Affairs Strategies Group (Washington, D.C.)

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm. Duties and Responsibilities Schedules appointments, coordinates travel and manages calendars. Assists with scheduling and management of client and legislative meetings. Responsible for drafting communication, report writings and response letters. Responsible for the initial drafting of new client proposals and letters of engagement. Assists with filing documents and record keeping for future reference; write documents, prepare presentations, and modify spreadsheets as required. Monitors legislative, administrative hearings and press conferences. Assists with the timely and correct submission of registrations. Maintains a working knowledge of individual clients and objectives. Carefully monitors deadlines, being proactive in assuring that deadlines are met. Possesses the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, including government officials and their staff. Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work. Displays strong attention to detail. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of three (3) years, preferably in a law firm or lobbying environment Proficiency in MS Office application suite, Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, Bighand or those software programs’ counterparts strongly preferred. Working knowledge of FileSite/iManage preferred Effective time management with ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet necessary deadlines Strong client service skills and the ability to follow client specific protocols Professional demeanor with enthusiastic attitude Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; ability to problem-solve; and to self-start and assure that work is completed timely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with clients, elected officials and legislative staff. Ability and willingness to work under strict deadlines to deliver high-quality documents and has a strong attention to detail Is a reliable and dependable team player, balances team and individual responsibilities. Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills. Interested candidates should apply here. Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $86,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY. #J-18808-Ljbffr Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law)