Associate

MultiState; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

12 weeks paid Maternity leave

401K plan

Company paid life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

A government relations firm in Arlington, Texas, is seeking an energetic Associate. This role involves supporting clients in lobbying compliance and legislative issues. Candidates should possess strong research skills, integrity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. The company offers benefits like unlimited PTO, health insurance, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of state and legislative regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated research skills and outstanding written communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local lobbying and campaign finance registration.
• Draft legislative and regulatory summaries for clients.
• Conduct compliance and policy research to keep clients informed.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Team player

Integrity and ethics

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

MultiState is a full-service state and local government relations firm. We exist to make the extraordinary expected so our clients can act with confidence to achieve their goals. Serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits, MultiState offers a comprehensive suite of services including legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic advocacy campaigns, and access to an extensive network of experienced lobbyists.

MultiState is also a member company of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs, and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company (LSE).

How To Apply

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, writing/research sample, and two references via email by clicking the “Apply Now” button on this page. Please reference “Associate ” in the subject line of your email.

Position Overview

MultiState seeks an energetic, detail-oriented Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting clients in lobbying and campaign finance compliance while also coworking on legislative and regulatory issues of importance to our clients, including environmental, retail, transportation, and energy issues, among others.

Associates are expected to become proficient across MultiState’s full range of solutions, working across teams to develop a strong foundation in Compliance, Issue Management, Lobbying, and Strategic Government Relations. The Associate will track state legislation, regulations, and issue trends, research and analyze various policy trends, and draft supporting materials for both internal use and client-facing needs.

As an Associate, you will:

• Develop and maintain expertise of state and local lobbying compliance rules and form management in assigned jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file state and local lobbying and campaign finance registration and reports.
• Draft legislative and regulatory summaries, issue trend reports, blog posts, and analyses on state policy developments for clients and external audiences.
• Conduct compliance and policy research and analysis to keep clients informed on key issues.
• Identify, analyze, and track state legislation and regulations, as well as issue trends related to client concerns.
• Support clients, lobbyists, and team members on special projects as needed to support firm-wide goals.

To be successful, you will need

• Understand state and legislative regulatory processes
• Have demonstrated strong research skills and outstanding written communication skills
• Be a strong team player
• Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment without daily, detailed direction
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality
• High level of detail and demonstrated work output with little/no errors
• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Organizational agility

We prefer that you have

• Working knowledge of state political processes and government relations.
• Statutory research experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

What We Offer

• Unlimited PTO policy
• Coverage options for employees and families Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, including HSA option
• 12 weeks paid Maternity leave
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standardofficeequipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MultiState is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. MultiState does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.