Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a full-time Senior Public Policy Specialist in the Washington, DC office to assist in managing day-to-day compliance issues for clients of the firm.  The ideal candidate will have a background with campaign finance, lobby disclosure, pay-to-play, state and local lobbying laws, and state political campaign issues.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and respond to client requests as needed
• Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at both the federal and state levels
• Manage multiple PACs on a day to day basis:

o    Maintain PAC balances
o    Maintain compliance records
o    Submit any state required PAC filings in a timely manner
o    Submit federal PAC filings in a timely manner
o    Resolve any inconsistencies of PAC balances or filings
o    Assist clients as needed with solicitations and PAC data reports

• Draft memoranda, papers, and letters for clients
• Draft Alerts and other information updates to be published online
• Research various topics of importance to clients on campaign finance and lobbying matters
• Monitor political contributions of clients to increase compliance with federal, state and local limitations
• Familiarity with state and local lobby requirements and reporting
• Familiarity with pension funds, retirement systems, and placement agent laws
• Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the practice group's goals and objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required
• Minimum of one year of experience in maintaining compliance with lobbying disclosure (either House or Senate or both) and FEC filings for a PAC (or campaign committee)
• Familiarity with Aristotle PAC management software
• Must be a self starter able to operate independently
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
• Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and loyalty
• Understanding of and ability to apply federal requirements for political activity disclosure and reporting, and an understanding of political and legislative processes
• Strong research and writing skills

To apply, please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Julie Hodgson at jhodgson@akingump.com.        

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