Legislative Specialist

Summary

Legislative Specialist

Washington, DC | Hybrid | $55,000–$70,000 annually

NRI Staffing is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support a national law firm's federal government relations practice. This junior-level opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate with Capitol Hill internship experience who wants to build a career in government relations.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch; 35-hour workweek.
• Four days onsite, with an assigned Monday or Friday work-from-home day.
• Must be available to come onsite on the assigned remote day when needed.
• Flexibility for overtime and last-minute overtime required.
• Business professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Policy Advisors with legislative research, writing, and communications.
• Track legislation, congressional calendars, committee activity, and House and Senate floor developments.
• Attend meetings and hearings and gather testimony and other records.
• Draft background reports, memoranda, presentations, and client materials.
• Keep the government relations team informed of legislative developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent Capitol Hill internship experience required.
• Understanding of the legislative process and congressional organization and procedures.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes, including AI to improve efficiency.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Description

Legislative Specialist

Washington, DC | Hybrid | $55,000–$70,000 annually

NRI Staffing is seeking a Legislative Specialist to support a national law firm's federal government relations practice. This junior-level opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate with Capitol Hill internship experience who wants to build a career in government relations.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch; 35-hour workweek.
• Four days onsite, with an assigned Monday or Friday work-from-home day.
• Must be available to come onsite on the assigned remote day when needed.
• Flexibility for overtime and last-minute overtime required.
• Business professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Policy Advisors with legislative research, writing, and communications.
• Track legislation, congressional calendars, committee activity, and House and Senate floor developments.
• Attend meetings and hearings and gather testimony and other records.
• Draft background reports, memoranda, presentations, and client materials.
• Keep the government relations team informed of legislative developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent Capitol Hill internship experience required.
• Understanding of the legislative process and congressional organization and procedures.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes, including AI to improve efficiency.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.