Legislative Assistant

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to advance voting rights and civil rights priorities and to help turn ideas into law. The role requires experience, strong editing and writing skills, and the ability to work under pressure on complex policy issues.

The successful candidate will work with the Legislative Director and staff to track bills, draft letters, and coordinate co-sponsorship while engaging with constituents and interest groups to advance the

Qualifications

• Not entry-level; experience required.
• Track record turning ideas into legislation and legislation into law.
• Excellent writers and editors are essential.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and advance legislative initiatives for voting rights and civil rights.
• Track legislation and coordinate co-sponsorship of bills for the Member, monitor House activity.
• Identify opportunities to lead or cosponsor bills and draft letters.
• Draft and edit speeches, press releases, op-eds, and Congressional Record statements.
• Represent the Member at meetings with constituents and interest groups.
• Support district staff with legislative notes and memos for events and communications.

Skills

Writers and editors

Legislative experience

Team player

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree

Job description

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) is hiring a dedicated Legislative Assistant to advance her priorities as a leader in voting rights policy, and to join the fight for the Fighting Fifth!

Summary:

Responsibilities will include advancing legislative priorities and supporting the member’s work. This position leads the member’s work on voting and civil rights, and related issues. This is not an entry-level position and experience is required.

Candidates must have a track record of turning ideas into legislation and legislation into law, being a team player, and having good relationships on the Hill with Democrats and Progressives.

All candidates should be excellent writers and even better editors. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working on a variety of issues, including voting rights, civil rights, and other social policy issues as assigned.

Demonstrated experience moving priorities through the legislative process, good judgement, and proven leadership skills are required. Highly qualified candidates will possess strong strategic thinking, planning and execution skills. Moreover, the candidate should possess the ability to work

well under pressure, extensive knowledge of the legislative process, and be available to work long hours.

Key Duties:

Works with the Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director to formulate and advance legislative initiatives for assigned issue areas.

• Manage the Congresswoman’s work on Voting Rights, Civil Rights, and related social policy areas as assigned by the office.
• Track legislation and coordinate co-sponsorship of bills for the Member. Monitor House floor and committee activity to recommend votes and legislative action.
• Identify and pursue legislative opportunities for the Congresswoman, including leading or cosponsoring bills and drafting and cosigning letters.
• Provide input to help the Communications team draft speeches, press releases, op-eds, and Congressional Record statements for the Member.
• Represent the Member at meetings with constituents and interest groups.
• Provides district office staff with targeted information for community events and Town Hall meetings.Support the District staff in writing legislative notes and memos for events the Congresswoman attends.
• Draft and edit constituent correspondence, oversight letters, op-eds, talking points, legislation, and other written material related to the issue area portfolio.
• Communicate with the Deputy Chief of Staff/Communications Director and District Chief of Staff to help them amplify legislative work locally and assists the district staff with legislative matters that impact the local community.

Law degree, judiciary and/or previous experience serving as a policy staff are a plus. Salary range is based on experience.