Legislative Practice Assistant

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 12 offices, with 700 employees and 300 attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 55 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? Are you looking for an environment committed to creating strong relationships and a building a collaborative culture? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals, and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

We have an immediate need for an experienced executive assistant to fill a Legislative Practice Assistant opening to support the practice group chair of our state government relations practice, as well as other attorneys and policy professionals. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to adjust to shifting priorities in a busy legal and policy environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively prioritize commitments and manage calendar; including coordination with administrative colleagues to schedule meetings, calls, events, and other activities
• Deliver seamless engagement experiences by managing meeting logistics, including preparation, distribution, and/or printing of materials, maintenance of calendar invites and RSVPs, greeting guests, and preparing technology (video conferencing, collaboration tools, etc.) in advance
• Plan for and execute travel arrangements, including international and domestic itineraries, bookings, and briefing materials preparation
• Handle client interaction and provide telephone assistance
• Prepare attorneys/policy professionals for a variety of internal and external meetings, by gathering, compiling, and reviewing briefing and logistical materials
• Manage contacts with discretion, including tracking, maintaining updated records, and fostering relationships with internal and external clients
• Provide general support as required
• This is a full-time, in-office position

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience Legal Secretary, Legal Practice Assistant, or Executive Assistant preferably supporting high level attorneys and policy professionals
• State entities/agencies, law firm and/or professional services experience highly preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ensuring both routine and urgent tasks are completed successfully and in a thorough and timely manner
• Experience applying significant discretion to sensitive or confidential information; prior experience working and communicating with senior executives a plus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain open communication
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular business hours
• Ability to exercise strong judgment and decision-making skills under pressure; track record of independent problem solving and present a highly professional demeanor
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented, able to adjust to shifting priorities in a busy environment, and self-motivated, with the ability to work well independently

Compensation and Benefits: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off, in addition this role pays overtime for hours worked above 40 per week. We are offering salary for this role ranging from $70,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa, including student Visas with an OPT/CPT designation, at this time.