Legislative Assistant/ Legal Assistant

$36,504 - $36,504/Yr

Sam L Jenkins Law - Shreveport, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Shreveport, LA

About the position

The Legislative Assistant/Legal Assistant role involves supporting legislators by managing office operations, scheduling, and tracking legislation relevant to the legislator's district. This position serves as a crucial liaison between legislators and various stakeholders, including constituents, policymakers, and the media, ensuring effective communication and representation of the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the district office.
• Manage the Representative's schedule and travel arrangements, providing all necessary materials.
• Handle constituent inquiries and casework.
• Facilitate communication between the Representative, legislators, state officials, and constituents regarding legislation.
• Serve as a liaison between the Representative and constituents of the Legislative District.
• Track the advancement of bills through the legislative process, including monitoring committee hearings and securing testimony.
• Identify and monitor district-specific issues.
• Represent the office at legislative and community events.
• Collaborate with the Public Information Officer (PIO) on articles, newsletters, press releases, and speeches.
• Coordinate town hall meetings and district events.

Requirements

• Prior legislative/legal office experience is preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Word processing skills necessary to work with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer chart, graph, and table formatting.
• Familiarity with legislative, administrative, and judicial systems.
• Ability to research and analyze relevant constituent issues.
• Ability to track legislation and prepare member briefings and materials.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health insurance