Legislative Assistant

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Legislative Assistant. This is a hybrid position located in our New York office.

The Legislative Assistant position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and coordination of state government relations. This includes researching issues, preparing background materials, drafting advocacy pieces, organizing meetings, and completing other various tasks, as needed.

• Organize and coordinate state attorneys general and legislator meetings.
• Research, write, and edit advocacy pieces.
• Conduct research on various issues and attorney general office processes.
• Prepare briefing materials.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and hosting fundraising events.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies in the context of dynamic attorney general environment and dynamic legislative environment.
• Gather news articles related to attorneys general on a daily basis.
• Assist with research and writing of attorney general advocacy and legislative pitches to potential clients.

Knowledge, Experience and Education

• Minimum one to three years government affairs experience, either working in an attorney general's office, a legislative office or a lobbying/governmental affairs firm or trade association that represents/advocates on behalf of clients before legislatures or attorneys general.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Must possess excellent research, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must exercise independent judgment.
• Ideal candidate would have substantial client advocacy experience at a state lobbying/governmental affairs firm.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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