Government Relations Coordinator

Smith Anderson

Type: Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Government Relations Practice Co-Chairs

Directly Supervises: None

The Government Relations Coordinator will help the government relations practice group lobby for certain clients, as well as monitor, analyze and report on legislative activity. The role will support interactions and interface with public and elected officials and their staff. Excellent independent judgment and organizational skills are required to plan, prioritize, and execute a diversified workload. This position requires strong writing skills. Trust, accuracy and ability to multi task under pressure are important to this position. This position requires an extremely detail oriented self-starter with the ability to exercise the utmost care in handling confidential information.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Monitor and report on activity from key legislative committees
Assist government relations practice in day to day client services
Assist in lobbying for clients by meeting independently and/or as part of a team with lawmakers and speaking on behalf of clients with regard to policy issues
Representing our clients’ interests and policy priorities
Meet with legislative staff and legislators
Analyzing legislation reports
Disseminating technical information
Review and analyze the state budget to identify client priorities
Conduct policy and political research
Draft documents such as letters, memos, client alerts, fact sheets, and reports for internal and external communication
Monitor and disseminate policy news pertaining to client policy agenda items
Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Experience & Education

1 to 3 years professional experience in a government relations/policy-related role
Possess a detail oriented approach to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting
Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Excellent professional interpersonal skills; projects professional image
Ability to work independently, multi task and meet deadlines
BS or BA required
Strong knowledge and highly proficient user of MS Word and Excel

Essential Capabilities

Ability to anticipate problems and focus on appropriate solutions
Ability to work in a collaborative style with the management team, maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, work independently and exercise sound judgment including when to delegate or when to consult management.
Possess sensitivity to confidential information
Demonstrate ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Establish and maintain good working relationships with management, lawyers and staff
Maintain Smith Anderson’s office hours and work extended hours as needed

Core Competencies & Expectations

Provide Exceptional Client Service

Consistently produce accurate, timely and thorough work product.
Be available and willing to respond to all requests, either personally or by coordinating with others.
Manage assignments so that expectations and deadlines are understood and met with proper communication of status and issues.
Take ownership of appropriate responsibilities, being accountable for the results of your participation.
Listen, communicate and work effectively with all members of the team and people at all levels (including lawyers, co-workers and other business professionals) using tact, diplomacy and team building skills.
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

Display Business Acumen

Be professional, considerate and courteous in all interactions.
Maintain a positive outlook and environment.
Demonstrate knowledge and support of the Firm’s vision, value statements, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

This job description is intended to provide general information about the position and is not intended as a complete list of all job duties nor an employment contract. As with all positions, the responsibilities, duties, and requirements of this job may change at any time with or without notice.

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