Government Relations Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Government Relations Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to attorneys and advisors in the firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy practice. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational needs of the practice, including scheduling, travel, expenses, and document management, while assisting with the coordination of legislative tracking and client communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and coordinate scheduling of meetings, hearings, and client events for attorneys and advisors.
• Arrange travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and itineraries.
• Process expense reimbursements, invoices, and time entry for attorneys.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files, databases, and tracking systems for legislative and client matters.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and client correspondence.
• Support the preparation and submission of lobbying compliance and ethics filings.
• Provide logistical support for hearings, conferences, and client meetings.
• Assist with monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal administrative requests and client scheduling needs.

Qualifications

Balch & Bingham LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Balch & Bingham LLP provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. All applicants and employees will be treated in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to age, color, disability, gender (including gender identity or expression), genetic information, national origin, race, (including hair textures and types, and hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race) religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.