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Legislative AssistantGreenberg Traurig • Tallahassee, FL, United States
Legislative Assistant

Legislative Assistant

Greenberg Traurig • Tallahassee, FL, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Government Law & Policy practice group as a Legislative Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience.

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a temporary employment opportunity for three Legislative Assistants in the Government Law & Policy practice group of our Tallahassee office.

Position Summary

The Legislative Assistant will support the Government Law & Policy department and provide a wide range of administrative, secretarial, and document processing services. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitors legislative committee meetings and writes committee summaries
  • Tracks legislation including : sending out newly-filed bills and e-filing them into the office's bill tracking system, i.e., Lobbytools.
  • Monitors the release of and disseminates legislative committee information
  • Assists in maintaining legislative calendars for lobbyists
  • Completes lobbyist registration forms
  • Generates lobbyist and client bill reports
  • Monitors coverage of the Florida House and Senate during the session months, and other legislative-related duties
  • Prepares a summary of committee debate and action suitable for dissemination
  • Assists with other Government Law & Policy activities / special projects as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies :

  • High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
  • Work efficiently with the ability to multi-task and set priorities while maintaining and delivering the highest quality work product accurately and timely
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks

    • Education & Prior Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
  • Previous legislative experience preferred

    • Technology

  • Working knowledge of Lobbytools
  • Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

    • GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

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