Government Relations Assistant

Balch & Bingham LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Government Relations Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys and advisors. The role encompasses managing schedules, travel, and expenses while assisting with legislative tracking and client communications. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, alongside experience in a similar support capacity. This position is critical for maintaining smooth operational flow within the Government Relations and Public Policy practice.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, or government affairs support role strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings, hearings, and client events for attorneys and advisors.
• Arrange travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and itineraries.
• Process expense reimbursements, invoices, and time entry for attorneys.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files, databases, and tracking systems for legislative and client matters.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and client correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Job description

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The Government Relations Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to attorneys and advisors in the firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy practice. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational needs of the practice, including scheduling, travel, expenses, and document management, while assisting with the coordination of legislative tracking and client communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings, hearings, and client events for attorneys and advisors.
• Arrange travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and itineraries.
• Process expense reimbursements, invoices, and time entry for attorneys.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files, databases, and tracking systems for legislative and client matters.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and client correspondence.
• Support the preparation and submission of lobbying compliance and ethics filings.
• Provide logistical support for hearings, conferences, and client meetings.
• Assist with monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal administrative requests and client scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, or government affairs support role strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, advisors, clients, and government officials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Balch & Bingham LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Balch & Bingham LLP provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. All applicants and employees will be treated in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to age, color, disability, gender (including gender identity or expression), genetic information, national origin, race, (including hair textures and types, and hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race) religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.