{"id":2064,"date":"2021-03-18T07:52:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lewis-burke.com\/?post_type=jobs&#038;p=2064"},"modified":"2024-02-23T18:52:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T18:52:40","slug":"legislative-research-assistant","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/lewis-burke.com\/jobs\/legislative-research-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative Research Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Job Description<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lewis-Burke Associates LLC (Lewis-Burke) is seeking qualified applicants for a position as a Legislative Research Assistant based in Washington, DC.\u00a0 Lewis-Burke is a federal lobbying and consulting firm held in high regard for our research, education, science, technology, and healthcare policy expertise.\u00a0 The firm represents some of the country\u2019s largest public and private research universities and scientific organizations.\u00a0 Our Legislative Research Assistants receive immersive advocacy and consulting training and are tasked with a broad range of responsibilities including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Researching, analyzing, and summarizing substantive policy issues, funding opportunities, and relevant legislation of interest to our clients<\/li>\n<li>Developing expertise in a specific portfolio of issues<\/li>\n<li>Attending, analyzing, and reporting on congressional hearings, agency advisory committee meetings, and other policy events<\/li>\n<li>Helping to build and maintain client relationships through daily or weekly funding and policy updates<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling and preparing materials for internal and external meetings<\/li>\n<li>Providing operational support during client events<\/li>\n<li>Producing and distributing policy-oriented newsletters<\/li>\n<li>Assisting with general administrative tasks in support of client teams and firm priorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starting salary for this position is $47,500.\u00a0 Lewis-Burke\u2019s benefits package includes generous vacation and sick leave as well as employer contributions to health insurance and retirement savings.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal start date is May-August 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Candidate Requirements<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, candidates must possess<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enthusiasm and interest in federal policy, particularly in the science, education, environment, technology, or health arenas<\/li>\n<li>Excellent writing skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, including proficient public speaking skills<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Effective time management and prioritization skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A college degree from an accredited institution is required.\u00a0 Majors in science, engineering, public policy, political science, or related fields are preferred. \u00a0Lewis-Burke is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience drives us forward every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>How To Apply<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should send a single PDF of their cover letter, updated resume, and a short writing sample to <a href=\"mailto:employment@lewis-burke.com\">employment@lewis-burke.com<\/a>. \u00a0Applications will be accepted March-June 2024 and applications will be considered as they are received.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - 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