Political Law Associate - Washington D.C.

Caplin & Drysdale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caplin & Drysdale invites applications for a Junior to Mid-level Associate in our Political Law practice in Washington, D.C. Office.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in political law, ideally from a law firm or in-house counsel setting. The role emphasizes strong academic credentials and excellent communication, with attention to detail and the ability to work well as part of a team under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to work as a team player under deadline pressure.

Skills

Academic excellence

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork under pressure

Job description

Caplin & Drysdale is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate to work in our Political Law practice group in our Washington, D.C. office. Applicants must have a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in political law, preferably in a law firm or in-house counsel capacity.

Our Political Law group is a nationally recognized practice that advises major corporations, trade associations and advocacy groups, including nonprofits, political committees, and candidates on the complex web of federal, state, and local campaign finance, "pay-to-play", ethics, and lobbying rules, as well as on the Foreign Agents Registration Act and similar state-level laws. This position may also provide an opportunity to work with the Firm's Exempt Organizations practice group; advising nonprofit organizations on political law matters.

All applicants must have strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work as a team player under deadline pressure.

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