Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a full-time candidate to join the growing Political Law practice group as a Sr. Public Policy Specialist 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 lobby and state political campaign issues. Duties include but are not limited to the following.
Responsibilities:

• Research and respond to client requests as needed
• Prepare and file lobbying registration and disclosure reports at 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 memorandum, 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.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the practice group's goals and objectives

Qualifications:

• Must have a 4-year college degree.
• This position is based in Washington, D.C. Must live in D.C. area.
• Preferably have at least one year experience in maintaining compliance with lobbying disclosure(either House or Senate or both) and FEC filings for a political action committee (can be a campaign committee).

• Familiarity with Aristotle PAC management software.
• Must be a self starter able to operate independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook,Excel and Powerpoint.

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks.
• Must be able to complete tasks thoroughly under pressure and time constraints.
• Must possess good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity and loyalty.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
• Understanding of and ability to apply federal requirements for political activity disclosure and reporting.

• Understanding of political and legislative processes.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Please contact Melissa Laurenza at mlaurenza@akingump.com

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 01/28/10