Political & Lobby Compliance Specialist

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 Team as a Political and Lobby Compliance Specialist located in our Sacramento office.
 

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Sacramento office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.

Position Summary

The Political and Lobby Compliance Specialist position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Government Law & Policy team in the Firm’s Sacramento Office. This position assists the team in a wide range of political and lobbying matters including preparing various regulatory reports for political candidates, committees, and non-profit organizations as well as administering lobbying reports for the Firm’s clients at the Federal Level and in all 50 states.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of books for Federal, state, and local political candidates as well as those for political action committees and non-profit organizations.

• Routine bookkeeping and administration of client financial accounts.

• Preparation and filing of campaign finance reports and communicating timely financial information to clients.

• Administration of lobby reports for clients at the Federal and State level.

• Maintaining calendar of filing deadlines for lobbying reports.

• Communicating with clients to gather information for public lobby reports.

• Preparation and filing of lobby reports in a timely manner.

• Work overtime as needed.

• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and is a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context

• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, law, business administration, or accounting preferred

• A minimum of five years of experience, preferably with a political candidate, consultancy firm, political law firm, professional treasury firm, or in an AMLAW-100 law firm

Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as QuickBooks

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The expected pay range for this position is:

$37.28 - $39.32 per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

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.