Capitol Hill Legislative Operations Coordinator

Palmer Legal Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Legal Staffing in Washington, DC seeks a highly organized Legislative Practice Assistant to support Legislative Attorneys, Lobbyists, and Directors. You will manage complex document pipelines, coordinate Capitol Hill logistics, and ensure smooth operation of day-to-day practice activities.

Hybrid schedule with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote. Requirements include Capitol Hill experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Capitol Hill experience required; 2+ years of legal/administrative work preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and communication skills; excellent organizational abilities; ability to meet deadlines.
• Spanish fluency and experience with legal research databases (LexisNexis/Westlaw) are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Capitol Hill logistics, organize visits, fly-ins, and client meetings.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format complex documents, proposals, invoices, and routine correspondence.
• Coordinate travel, manage calendars, process expense reports, and input time and billing entries.
• Handle client intake, conflict checks, engagement letters, and opening new matters.

Skills

Proofreading

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis/Westlaw

Job description

Palmer Legal Staffing in Washington, DC seeks a highly organized Legislative Practice Assistant to support Legislative Attorneys, Lobbyists, and Directors. You will manage complex document pipelines, coordinate Capitol Hill logistics, and ensure smooth operation of day-to-day practice activities.

Hybrid schedule with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote. Requirements include Capitol Hill experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office skills.