Legislative Executive Assistant (Sacramento)
We are seeking a dynamic Legislative Executive Assistant to work closely with our Government Relations Group where we work to shape policies that impact our community and state. This position supports those members through communications, calendar management, meeting coordination, assisting with correspondence, document and report preparation and completing other administrative duties. This position is hybrid remote (onsite 2+ days per week), is located in the Firm’s Sacramento office and reports to the Legal Support Services Supervisor.
The hourly range for the position of Legislative Executive Assistant is approximately $35.89 to $46.15 an hour. The successful candidate’s annual compensation for this position is reasonably expected to be set between $70,000 and $90,000 per year. However, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Primary point of contact between the Policy Advisors and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and follow-up
- Coordinate and manage the Policy Advisors’ calendar, including scheduling legislative advocacy meetings, preparing agendas and creating advocacy materials
- Assist Policy Advisors with researching, monitoring and analyzing legislative and budgetary proposals/amendments for client impact
- Document management of electronic file system, including filing correspondence, ensuring proper filing of documents/records and opening/closing files according to the Firm’s Information Governance policies
- Legislative client management, including tracking legislative hearings, preparing/distributing position letters and weekly legislative reports and other reporting to legislative recipients
- Assist with short and long-term projects and day-to-day administrative work requests.
- Other administrative projects as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, is required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment as a top-level Assistant or in a similar administrative role
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail is crucial
- Knowledge of legislative and regulatory process a plus
- Strong client service, time management, prioritization, organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours as needed
The successful candidate must be proactive, customer service oriented, energetic and reliable. As with all Firm positions, impeccable integrity, excellent judgment and sensitivity to others are essential. Enthusiasm, diverse interests and a good sense of humor are also useful and appreciated.
Nossaman offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.
Nossaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status or any other category protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of Nossaman’s employment lifecycle including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities.
Nossaman LLP is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.
Agency submissions by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions will not be accepted.
