Policy & Coalition Liaison — Legislative Assistant

California AG; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Assembly seeks a Legislative Assistant to join the Capitol team. The candidate will staff multiple bills, analyze policy issues, and brief the Assemblymember on legislation while coordinating with the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director.

Responsibilities include staffing committees and caucuses, meeting with stakeholders, building coalitions, and drafting talking points. Strong verbal and written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong policy analysis abilities.
• Ability to staff multiple bills and committees.
• Experience briefing and advising legislators.
• Ability to meet with stakeholders and build coalitions.
• Drafting talking points for legislation.

Responsibilities

• Staff multiple bills and analyze policy issues.
• Staff committees and caucuses and brief the Assemblymember.
• Advise the Assemblymember on legislation through briefings.
• Meet with stakeholders to build coalitions for policy goals.
• Draft talking points and messaging for bills and statements.
• Collaborate with Chief of Staff and Legislative Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policy analysis

Coalition building

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

California State Assembly seeks a Legislative Assistant to join the Capitol team. The candidate will staff multiple bills, analyze policy issues, and brief the Assemblymember on legislation while coordinating with the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director.

Responsibilities include staffing committees and caucuses, meeting with stakeholders, building coalitions, and drafting talking points. Strong verbal and written communication are essential.