Policy & Lobbying Staff Assistant — DC Office

Thompson Coburn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks a Staff Assistant to support the Lobbying and Policy Practice Group. You will track legislative activity, draft reports on congressional briefings and hearings, and coordinate meetings with Congressional and Administration staff.

This in-office role offers potential for hybrid work after training. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with one year on Capitol Hill or in government relations preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience on Capitol Hill or in government relations supporting lobbyists preferred, including internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Tracks legislative activity and drafts write-ups of briefings, hearings, and markups.
• Prepares reports on congressional and federal regulatory activity.
• Schedules meetings for professionals and clients with Congress and Administration staff.
• Conducts research using specified databases and other sources.
• Manages and coordinates schedules for Lobbying and Policy Practice Group members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomberg Government

Knowlegis

Lobbyist.info

Thomas.gov

Job description

Thompson Coburn LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks a Staff Assistant to support the Lobbying and Policy Practice Group. You will track legislative activity, draft reports on congressional briefings and hearings, and coordinate meetings with Congressional and Administration staff.

This in-office role offers potential for hybrid work after training. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with one year on Capitol Hill or in government relations preferred.