Legislative Coordinator

About the role

Dykema Gossett, PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legislative Coordinator for our office in Lansing, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars and schedules meetings for legislative matters.
• Draft and edit documents.
• Run conflict checks, prepare screening forms, set up engagement letters, order legal files.
• Assist with preparation of reports regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Act Compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepares legislative histories on statutes enacted by the Michigan Legislature.
• Review introduced legislation to assess impact to current legislative clients.
• Prepare weekly legislative docket for clients.
• Assist with coordination of legislative receptions and other events for the firm and its clients.
• Assist with preparation of responses to requests for proposals regarding state legislative strategies and lobbying services.
• Attend legislative committee and state departmental hearings, assess impact of written and oral testimony presentations, prepare reports of hearing activities for clients.
• Deliver deposits and other related bank documents to local banks.
• Assist Compliance Team with data entry, payroll and IRS filings.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related field and/or at least one year of professional experience in legislative policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations required; three plus years of general office/administrative experience preferred.

Effective communication, strong interpersonal and writing skills required.

High degree of confidentiality and professionalism required.

Excellent time management skills, detailed-oriented and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure.

Takes initiative, self-motivated and exercises good judgment.

Technologically savvy, with high-level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).

A strong team orientation, collegial demeanor, and a willingness to do what is needed to accomplish team goals.

Qualifications

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends if requested.

Benefits

Great Benefits For Great People Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

Pay

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Schedule

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