Legislative Assistant

Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, PLC, an Alexandria law firm that provides government affairs and management services to trade associations, seeks a highly-motivated professional with legislative experience to serve as manager of government affairs for the firm's trade association clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

Excellent oral and written communications skills (including experience preparing magazine and newsletter articles, congressional briefing documents, grassroots materials, legislative correspondence, and making presentations on policy issues);

At least two years legislative experience (with a congressional office, trade association, professional society, executive branch department/agency, etc.);

A bachelors degree (advanced degree in government, politics, economics or a related subject (other than law) preferred);

Background or interest in transportation policy.

Duties will include:

Creating and editing content for client publications (newsletters, monthly magazines);

Developing materials to support direct and grassroots lobbying activities (letters to Congress, briefing documents, etc.);

Preparing materials to support media outreach (press releases, articles, etc.);

Supporting contact with external audiences (association grassroots, media, Congress);

Monitoring Congress, administration, and media to identify threats and opportunities for the firm and clients;

Triaging and coordinating responses to media requests;

Supporting attorneys in preparation for congressional hearings and other public appearances;

Attending lobbying and coalition meetings;

Supporting political fundraising initiatives;

Supervising interns; and

Maintaining government affairs content on client Web sites.

Position will require occasional domestic travel. Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include full health insurance coverage for employee and family, free parking or Metro subsidy, and (after waiting period) 401K matching, and disability and life insurance. The position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm will not pay relocation costs.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and two legislative writing samples to ofmkhr@potomac-law.com . Top candidates will be contacted for interview. No recruiters please.