Federal Legislative Research Specialist

Dykema; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with profit sharing

Job summary

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Legislative Specialist for its Washington, DC office to support the firm’s federal government relations practice. The role involves assisting Government Policy Advisors with research, drafting background materials, tracking legislation, and preparing testimony and reports for clients across diverse sectors.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, a thorough understanding of the legislative process, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and knowledge of Congressional organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong grammar.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion in policy recommendations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience at a law firm or government agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to Government Policy Advisors in legislative research and communications.
• Conduct government research and attend meetings/hearings; secure written testimony and records.
• Track legislation and brief advisors on floor calendars and committee activity.
• Draft background reports, memos, and slide decks for clients.
• Monitor legislative developments in House and Senate and inform team.

Skills

Legislative process

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization & multitasking

Discretion & judgment

Collaborative work environment

AI tools openness

Law firm/government experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking a Legislative Specialist for its Washington, DC office to support the firm’s federal government relations practice. The role involves assisting Government Policy Advisors with research, drafting background materials, tracking legislation, and preparing testimony and reports for clients across diverse sectors.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, a thorough understanding of the legislative process, and excellent communication