Legislative & Policy Assistant at Jones Walker LLP – Washington, District of Columbia

The Legislative and Policy Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Washington, D.C. office and assisting lawyers and lobbyists with substantive legislative and policy work. This position involves a blend of administrative responsibilities and research-focused tasks that help ensure the office runs efficiently and that client and attorney needs are met in a timely manner.

The Legislative and Policy Assistant supports lawyers and lobbyists by responding to research requests, tracking legislation and committee hearings, preparing memoranda, summaries, tables, and other materials for client and attorney updates, and assisting with special projects as needed. In addition, day-to-day responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, maintaining office supply inventories, processing reimbursement requests for lawyers and lobbyists, and handling other general office and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment, and taking on new tasks as they arise in the normal course of work at a law and government relations firm.

Applicants should have prior experience working on Capitol Hill, strong research skills, and a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. A solid understanding of how the U.S. federal government and the U.S. Congress operate is essential. The position may require flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Human Resources department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.