Overview
Government Relations Coordinator Jobs in Washington, USA at ArentFox Schiff LLP
Who We Are
Arent Fox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, Arent Fox Schiff’s expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.
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Join Us
At Arent Fox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.
Job Description
Based in our Washington DC office, the Government Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Government Relations Practice Group. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Schedule appointments for members of the Government Relations Practice Group with clients and government officials/staff
- Schedule appointments for clients with government officials/staff, including client fly-ins
- Attend client-facing meetings and provide needed follow-up
- Manage and update schedules for members of the Government Relations Practice Group, including scheduling appointments, speaking engagements, travel, and events
- Coordinate political fundraisers and other events hosted by the Firm
- Coordinate client development activities
- Help prepare advocacy materials, including Internet-based research
- Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly lobbying disclosure reports with the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as other required government filings in connection with the firm’s federal lobbying activities
- Manage, organize, scan, copy, and/or file incoming correspondence, both electronic and paper
- Assist GR Practice Group members with their billable time entries
- Answer telephone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls as appropriate
- Coordinate travel and transportation arrangements
- Process reimbursements and vendor invoices
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum four years of prior work experience required, specifically in a Congressional office or federal agency, especially as a scheduler, is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Congress and Executive Branch, including basics of legislative process
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent customer service skills and standards
- Ability to work in a team environment with attorneys and other colleagues
- Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Knowledge of and proficiency in current office technology, including but not limited to the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe/Nuance Power PDF, and Workshare Compare
- Flexibility in daily schedule to meet Firm’s needs during periods of heavy workload or special projects; availability to work overtime, as needed
Benefits and Salary
We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That’s why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow. In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit‑sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well‑being, in your own way.
This is an hourly, non‑exempt position that is eligible for a generous overtime plan that exceeds minimum legal requirements.
The anticipated good‑faith base salary range for this position is:
- DC: $70,000 to $105,000 per year.
Your exact offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not…
Title: Government Relations Coordinator
Company: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Location: Washington, USA
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