Legislative Director

California AG; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Assembly in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Legislative Director based in the Capitol Office. The director will lead development and movement of the Assemblymember's legislative agenda, coordinating with the Chief of Staff and staff to advance policy proposals and legislation.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant legislative experience or at least one year of superior performance as a Senior Legislative Assistant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong background in policy and legislative process.
• Ability to perform high administrative and policy–influencing functions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and movement of the Assemblymember's legislative agenda in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.
• Research and develop legislative proposals and provide policy recommendations.
• Mentor and direct other staff; engage with key stakeholders.
• Analyze bills and monitor committee hearings and floor proceedings.
• Draft talking points and prepare the Assemblymember for meetings, briefings and committee/floor activity.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Policy understanding

Legislative process

Job description

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY

JOB LISTINGS

Office: Assemblymember Harabedian

Assemblymember John Harabedian is seeking to fill a full-time job opening for

a Legislative Director based in the Capitol Office. The Legislative Director’s primary responsibilities will be the development and movement of the

Assemblymember’s legislative agenda in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.Key duties will include, but are not limited to, researching and developing

legislative proposals, providing mentorship and direction to other staff, seeking out and communicating with key stakeholders, analyzing bills,

providing policy recommendations, monitoring committee hearings and floor proceedings, drafting talking points, and preparing the Assemblymember for

meetings, briefings and committee and Assembly floor activity.

Qualified candidates will be proactive self-starters who are highly organized,

detail-oriented, creative, possess strong writing and analytical skills, employ good judgment, work well on deadlines and under pressure, and able to

successfully manage multiple and competing tasks and projects.

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of relevant legislative experience or at least one year of superior performance as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the

Assembly or Senate. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong background in policy and legislative process required.

Candidates must have the ability to perform high administrative and policy–

influencing functions and effectively work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Legislative Director will also be expected to stay up-to-date

on current events, especially those that involve the State of California and Assembly District 41.

The salary range for this classification is $7,334 – $10,359 per month.Significant experience is required to move into the upper end of the range. It

is anticipated that the successful candidate will be hired between $7,334 and $9,168 per month. Final compensation is commensurate with experience.