Legislative Specialist

NRI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI, Inc. is seeking a Legislative Specialist in Washington, DC, to support our federal government relations practice. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree and recent Capitol Hill experience looking to grow in legislative affairs and public policy.

Responsibilities include researching legislation, preparing reports and materials, and supporting policy advisors in meetings and hearings. Schedule is 35 hours per week with a hybrid model (4 in, 1 out).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent Capitol Hill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to Government Policy Advisors through legislative and agency research, writing, and communications.
• Conduct government and policy research using online resources, congressional records, and other relevant sources.
• Attend congressional meetings and hearings as needed and obtain written testimony, hearing records, and supporting documentation.
• Track legislation and policy developments within assigned issue areas and keep the team informed of congressional floor calendars, committee activities, and related events.
• Monitor and analyze legislative activity across congressional committees and the House and Senate floors.
• Prepare background reports, memoranda, briefing materials, and PowerPoint presentations for client deliverables.
• Assist with meeting preparation, legislative tracking, and research requests.
• Identify relevant legislative and regulatory developments affecting clients and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
• Support the team's day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

An established national law firm is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support its federal government relations practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-level candidate with a bachelor's degree and recent Capitol Hill experience to grow their career in legislative affairs and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to Government Policy Advisors through legislative and agency research, writing, and communications.
• Conduct government and policy research using online resources, congressional records, and other relevant sources.
• Attend congressional meetings and hearings as needed and obtain written testimony, hearing records, and supporting documentation.
• Track legislation and policy developments within assigned issue areas and keep the team informed of congressional floor calendars, committee activities, and related events.
• Monitor and analyze legislative activity across congressional committees and the House and Senate floors.
• Prepare background reports, memoranda, briefing materials, and PowerPoint presentations for client deliverables.
• Assist with meeting preparation, legislative tracking, and research requests.
• Identify relevant legislative and regulatory developments affecting clients and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
• Support the team's day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Schedule: 35 hour work week, Hybrid (4 in, 1 out)