Legislative Specialist

NRI Staffing Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Staffing is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support a national law firm’s federal government relations practice in Washington, DC. This junior-level role offers a hybrid schedule with on-site four days and one at-home day, totaling 35 hours weekly, with overtime as needed.

You will assist with legislative research, track Congress activity, prepare client materials, and attend hearings. Recent Capitol Hill internship experience required.

Qualifications

• Recent Capitol Hill internship experience.
• Understanding of the legislative process and congressional organization.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and quick adaptability to new tools including AI.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Policy Advisors with legislative research, writing, and communications.
• Track legislation, calendars, committee activity, and floor developments.
• Attend meetings and hearings and gather testimony and other records.
• Draft background reports, memoranda, presentations, and client materials.
• Keep the government relations team informed of legislative developments.

Skills

Legislative research

Writing

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Washington, DC | Hybrid | $55,000–$70,000 annually

NRI Staffing is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support a national law firm’s federal government relations practice. This junior-level opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate with Capitol Hill internship experience who wants to build a career in government relations.

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch; 35-hour workweek.
• Four days onsite, with an assigned Monday or Friday work-from-home day.
• Must be available to come onsite on the assigned remote day when needed.
• Flexibility for overtime and last-minute overtime required.
• Business professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Policy Advisors with legislative research, writing, and communications.
• Track legislation, congressional calendars, committee activity, and House and Senate floor developments.
• Attend meetings and hearings and gather testimony and other records.
• Draft background reports, memoranda, presentations, and client materials.
• Keep the government relations team informed of legislative developments.

Qualifications

• Recent Capitol Hill internship experience required.
• Understanding of the legislative process and congressional organization and procedures.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes, including AI to improve efficiency.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.