Government Relations Coordinator

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JOB TITLE: Government Relations Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Secretarial Services

REPORTS TO: Human Resources & Secretarial Services Manager

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non‑Exempt

LOCATION: Washington, DC

The Government Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Government Relations Practice Group.

• Schedule appointments for members of the Government Relations Practice Group with clients and government officials/staff
• Schedule appointments for clients with government officials/staff, including client fly‑ins
• Coordinate client development activities
• Manage and update schedules for members of the Government Relations Practice Group, including scheduling appointments, speaking engagements, and events
• Coordinate political fundraisers and other events hosted by the Firm
• Coordinate client development activities, including Internet‑based research
• Help prepare advocacy materials, including Internet‑based research
• Manage, organize, scan, copy, fax and/or file incoming correspondence, both electronic and paper
• Assist GR Practice Group members with their billable time entries
• Answer telephone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls as appropriate
• Coordinate travel and transportation arrangements
• Process reimbursements and vendor invoices

• Draft standard correspondence and other documents for team approval and use
• Administrative duties such as creation and maintenance of paper and electronic files; preparation of check requests, new case reports and conflict checks; manage new business intake process; and process reimbursements
• Maintain client lists, contact lists and other electronic databases
• Provide coverage for absences and assistance with overflow work within the Government Relations Practice Group

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with Congress and Executive Branch, including basics of legislative process
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills and standards
• Ability to work in a team environment with attorneys and other colleagues
• Detail‑oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Knowledge of and proficiency in current office technology, including but not limited to, the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe/Nuance Power PDF, and Workshare Compare
• Flexibility in daily schedule to meet Firm's needs during periods of heavy workload or special projects; availability to work overtime, as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• Four years of prior work experience.
• Previous work experience in a Congressional office or federal agency, especially as a scheduler, is preferred.

ABOUT ARENTFOX SCHIFF:

Arent Fox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.

• DC:
  Minimum $70,000 to maximum $105,000 per year.

The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable certifications, and other relevant professional licenses held, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

Arent Fox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified…