Legislative Assistant

gtlaw; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig seeks a Transportation Legislative Assistant for the Government Law & Policy Team in our Washington, D.C. office. You will provide essential research, scheduling support, and client communications to advance agency and Congressional advocacy efforts.

The role requires 2–3 years of federal policy experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Schedule is 9:00 am – 5:30 pm with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including on Capitol Hill or within the federal government.
• Experience with transportation policy and regulatory issues preferred.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and relevant lobbying resources.
• Ability to monitor and succinctly summarize Congressional committee hearings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals, and synthesize complex developments into clear analysis.
• Tracks legislation, committee hearings, and activities, providing updates and memos.
• Assist in advocacy strategies to achieve policy goals and support outreach opportunities.
• Prepare practice group deliverables, including legislative forecasts and policy briefings.
• Maintain internal legislative tracking systems and client information.
• Manage client action items and deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, draft agendas, and take notes in meetings.
• Support client relationships and organize client-focused events and meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legislative research tools

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Government Law & Policy Team as a Legislative Assistant located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a skilled professional with 2-3 years of federal policy experience and a desire to develop deeper expertise in transportation, infrastructure, and technology issues. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated, team-driven work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis.

Position Summary:

The Transportation Legislative Assistant will provide essential research, administrative, and scheduling support to a fast-paced and busy team and will play an active role in supporting client advocacy efforts before Congress and federal agencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed . Schedule hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts in-depth research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals, including synthesizing complex statutory and regulatory developments into clear, actionable analysis.
• Tracks the progress of legislation, committee hearings, and other activities, providing updates, summaries, and detailed memos.
• Assists in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to achieve legislative policy goals, including identifying relevant stakeholders, monitoring engagement opportunities, and supporting outreach efforts.
• Contributes to the preparation of practice group deliverables, including legislative forecasts, end-of-session summaries, policy briefings, and other written materials for internal and external audiences.
• Maintains and updates internal legislative tracking systems and client-related information, including distribution lists and contact databases used to support client communications and reporting.
• Manages client action items and deliverables to assist the team to meet client deadlines.
• Coordinates and schedules internal/external meetings, prepare meeting materials, and draft agendas. Participate in meetings to take notes, track action items, and support team and client objectives.
• Assists in managing client relationships and organizing client-focused events, meetings, and fundraisers.
• Coordinates business development initiatives with the marketing department.
• Coordinates production of other written materials for the Transportation team.
• Assists with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a forward-thinking, action-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client service mindset and positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player with flexibility to work overtime on a regular basis.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including on Capitol Hill or within the federal government. Experience on transportation policy and regulatory issues preferred.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and relevant lobbying resources.
• Ability to monitor and succinctly summarize Congressional committee hearings.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) are required and familiarity with legislative research tools and AI-enabled research.
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to mov