Dykema Hiring for Legislative Specialist at Washington, DC Full Time

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legislative Specialist in our Washington, D.C. Office. The Legislative Specialist is responsible for providing support to its federal government relations practice that develops and implements clients’ federal public policy agendas. The firm represents a broad range of clients, including local governments, non-profit groups, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the firm’s Government Policy Advisors in legislative and agency research, writing and communications.
• Conduct government research using online resources. Attendance at meetings and hearings and securing written testimony and other records is also required as part of research initiatives.
• Track legislation and other developments in assigned issue areas; keep Government Policy Advisors apprised of Congressional floor calendar, committee work, and related activities.
• Draft background reports, memos, and slide decks to assist Government Policy Advisors with deliverables for clients.
• Monitor and analyze legislative developments within committees and on the House and Senate floors to keep the government policy team informed of actions and events.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Thorough understanding of the legislative process and knowledge of Congressional organization and procedures;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential with a strong command of grammar;
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness in completing tasks assigned, and consistently producing quality work product.
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the formulation and recommendation of policy items for the team.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Forward-thinker who is open to new ideas and possesses a desire to try new techniques and processes.
• Experience working on Capitol Hill or federal agency preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Description

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm with offices strategically situated in Michigan, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Texas, California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, values each employee’s contributions and time. Dykema hires the brightest, most passionate, and dedicated people to work collaboratively and supportively in providing unparalleled client services. We are committed to and appreciative of a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. Dykema is a proud equal opportunity employer and is Mansfield Certified. To help drive inclusion, diversity, and well-being, Dykema provides Employee Resource Groups – PRIDE, Multicultural, Child Caregivers and Adult Caregivers. Dykema also offers an Employee Assistance Program, which includes access to mental health and financial services.

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.

It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Dykema is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is a proud equal opportunity employer.

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm with offices strategically situated in Michigan, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Texas, California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, values each employee’s contributions and time. Dykema hires the brightest, most passionate, and dedicated people to work collaboratively and supportively in providing unparalleled client services. We are committed to and appreciative of a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. Dykema is a proud equal opportunity employer and is Mansfield Certified. To help drive inclusion, diversity, and well-being, Dykema provides Employee Resource Groups – PRIDE, Multicultural, Child Caregivers and Adult Caregivers. Dykema also offers an Employee Assistance Program, which includes access to mental health and financial services. It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved. It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. Dykema is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is a proud equal opportunity employer.