Policy & Legislative Support Specialist

Jackson Walker; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Walker is seeking a Legislative Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for legislative and government relations activities. You will manage expense processing, client data, and JW PAC documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, while coordinating with attorneys, clients, and firm departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Government, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Admin, Communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum one year administrative or government relations experience preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys, government relations professionals, or campaigns preferred.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience processing expenses, invoices or financial transactions preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to attorneys and professionals in legislative and government relations.
• Coordinate meetings, communications, materials, and administrative needs for legislative and client activities.
• Maintain organized records, calendars, and tracking tools for legislative activities.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate professionally with clients, government relations contacts, vendors, campaigns, and external parties.
• Handle sensitive client, political, financial and firm information with discretion.
• Prepare and submit attorney and business-related expenses through the expense system.
• Review expense information for classification and client allocations.
• Coordinate completed invoices with Accounts Payable and other departments.
• Monitor recurring expenses and invoices and maintain organized records.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Government/Political Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Jackson Walker is seeking a Legislative Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for legislative and government relations activities. You will manage expense processing, client data, and JW PAC documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple stakeholders.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, while coordinating with attorneys, clients, and firm departments.