Senior Legislative Assistant, Voting Rights & Civil Rights

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to advance voting rights and civil rights priorities and to help turn ideas into law. The role requires experience, strong editing and writing skills, and the ability to work under pressure on complex policy issues.

The successful candidate will work with the Legislative Director and staff to track bills, draft letters, and coordinate co-sponsorship while engaging with constituents and interest groups to advance the

Qualifications

• Not entry-level; experience required.
• Track record turning ideas into legislation and legislation into law.
• Excellent writers and editors are essential.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and advance legislative initiatives for voting rights and civil rights.
• Track legislation and coordinate co-sponsorship of bills for the Member, monitor House activity.
• Identify opportunities to lead or cosponsor bills and draft letters.
• Draft and edit speeches, press releases, op-eds, and Congressional Record statements.
• Represent the Member at meetings with constituents and interest groups.
• Support district staff with legislative notes and memos for events and communications.

Skills

Writers and editors

Legislative experience

Team player

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree

Job description

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) is seeking a Legislative Assistant to advance voting rights and civil rights priorities and to help turn ideas into law. The role requires experience, strong editing and writing skills, and the ability to work under pressure on complex policy issues.

The successful candidate will work with the Legislative Director and staff to track bills, draft letters, and coordinate co-sponsorship while engaging with constituents and interest groups to advance the