Multistate Legislative Research Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe in Washington, DC is seeking a Legislative Assistant to join its Public Policy Group. This hybrid role is tailored for a candidate with about 2 years of relevant experience who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will support senior members through research, project coordination, and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include legislative research, tracking developments, and preparing advocacy materials. The expected salary for this position is between $40,000 and $65,000, with additional benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of relevant experience in government affairs, political campaigns, or public policy.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative and political research across multiple states.
• Monitor and track legislation relevant to clients.
• Prepare internal research memoranda and meeting notes.
• Assist with advocacy materials and policy research.
• Support coordination of multi-state legislative campaigns.
• Provide operational and administrative support.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legislative tracking platforms

Job description

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe in Washington, DC is seeking a Legislative Assistant to join its Public Policy Group. This hybrid role is tailored for a candidate with about 2 years of relevant experience who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will support senior members through research, project coordination, and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include legislative research, tracking developments, and preparing advocacy materials. The expected salary for this position is between $40,000 and $65,000, with additional benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.