Legislative Assistant (Sacramento)

We are seeking a Legislative Assistant to work closely with members of the Government Relations & Regulation Group on State and Federal public policy issues. This position will provide support by assisting with correspondence, maintaining the calendar for legislative hearings, coordinating and setting up meetings, preparing reports and completing other administrative duties. This position is hybrid, reports to the Legal Support Services Supervisor and is located in the Firm’s Sacramento office.

The hourly range for the position of Legislative Assistant is approximately $33.33 to $43.58 an hour. The successful candidate’s annual compensation for this position is reasonably expected to be set between $65,000 and $85,000 per year. However, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and distribution of position letters to legislative recipients.
• Manage and maintain calendar for tracking legislative hearings.
• Coordinate scheduling legislative advocacy meetings, including preparing agendas, creating advocacy handouts/materials and other follow-up as needed.
• Responsible for running weekly reports to track legislation utilizing Capitol Track software.
• Supports client management efforts, including preparing legislative updates via memos, reports and emails.
• Analyzes bills for impacts to clients.
• Monitors amendments to legislation that would impact clients.
• Monitors and analyzes budget proposals that would impact clients.
• Organizes and maintains electronic file system, including filing correspondence, ensuring proper filing of documents/records; opens and closes files according to the Firm’s Information Governance policy.
• Assist with short and long-term projects and day-to-day administrative work requests

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience, preferably legislative assistant experience in the Capitol, for an elected office, in a law or lobbying firm, or other relevant professional services environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory process.
• Strong client service skills, exceptional time management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including 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.

Agency submissions by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions will not be accepted.