What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Assistant/ Legal Assistant position at Sam L Jenkins Law?
Legislative assistants support legislators by performing tasks such as scheduling, monitoring legislation, and tracking issues specific to the legislator’s district. Most importantly, legislative assistants act as liaisons between legislators and constituents, other policymakers, the media and other stakeholders.
Necessary Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Office and personnel management
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Word processing skills necessary to work with speed and accuracy
- Knowledge of computer chart, graph and table formatting
- Familiarity with legislative, administrative and judicial systems
- Ability to research and analyze relevant constituent issues, to track legislation and prepare member briefings and materials.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality
Administration
- Manage daily operation of district office.
- Manage the Representative's schedule and travel arrangements, providing all materials.
Communication
- Manage constituent inquiries and casework
- Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Representative, legislators, state officials, staff, agency personnel, stakeholders and constituents in the development and advancement of legislation.
- Serve as a liaison between the Representative and constituents of the
- Legislative District; exercising independent judgment to determine and implement appropriate courses of action
Research
- Track advancement of bills through the legislative process. This may entail monitoring of committee hearings, securing committee testimony and records preparation.
- Identify and monitor district specific issues
Public Relations
- Represent the office at legislative and community events.
- Work with PIO and Representative on articles, newsletters, press releases and speeches.
- Work with PIO to coordinate town hall meetings and district events.
Prior legislative/legal office experience is preferred
Health Benefits are available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $3,042.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,042