Legislative Assistant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a temporary employment opportunity for two 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.

Duties & 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

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

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred

• Previous legislative experience preferred

• Working knowledge of Lobbytools

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

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