Staff Assistant

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, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a Staff Assistant to support the firm’s Lobbying and Policy Practice Group in our Washington, D.C. office. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment. If you have a desire to advance your career in legislative issues, then this might be an exciting opportunity for you.

Under the leadership of the Legislative Director, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to engage directly with the inner workings of the U.S. Congress and federal regulatory landscape. In this role, you will track legislative activity, draft reports on congressional briefings and hearings, and coordinate meetings for professionals and clients with key Congressional and Administration staff. You’ll benefit from hands‑on experience in a fast-paced environment, working closely with experienced members of the Lobbying and Policy Practice Group to manage schedules, handle communications, and provide high-level administrative support. Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential, as you’ll be expected to navigate complex political avenues and manage sensitive information with discretion. This position requires in‑office support, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule after the training period.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison to the United States Congress, which includes tracking legislative activity and drafting write‑ups of congressional briefings, hearings, and markups via webcast.
• Prepares and writes short reports on congressional and federal regulatory activity.
• Schedules meetings for professionals and clients with members of Congress, Congressional and Administration staff.
• Conducts research using Bloomberg Government, Knowlegis, Lobbyist.info, Thomas.gov, and other research databases.
• Manages, coordinates, and maintains the schedules of Lobbying and Policy Practice Group members.

Experience And Education Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience on Capitol Hill or in government relations in support of lobbyists preferred, including internship experience.

Compensation

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in Washington, D.C., the expected salary range is $57,000 – $65,000 annually upon commencement of employment. Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full-service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V