Senior Legislative Assistant

Posting number: LD211173

Department: Legislative Delegation

Job classification: Senior Legislative Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Management, Business, Communications, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

The Senior Legislative Assistant provides high-level executive, legislative, and administrative support to the Charleston County Legislative Delegation by coordinating legislative activities, managing communications, conducting research, and providing exceptional organizational support in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

This position serves as a trusted partner to multiple legislators by coordinating complex schedules, managing competing priorities, facilitating appointments and meetings, and ensuring legislative business is conducted efficiently and professionally. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, strong decision-making abilities, and the ability to effectively support multiple elected officials who have varying priorities, communication styles, and operational needs.

This role requires an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, exercises discretion with confidential information, anticipates needs before they arise, and consistently delivers high-quality work while managing multiple competing deadlines with minimal supervision.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,964 (Annual Salary Range) *

*Hiring salary will be dependent upon applicant's education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications*

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Examples of duties

Duties and Responsibilities:  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

Executive & Legislative Support

• Provides high-level administrative and executive support to members of the Legislative Delegation
• Coordinates multiple calendars, legislative events, committee meetings, appointments, and public engagements.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for legislators, County leadership, state agencies, local governments, boards, commissions, and the public.
• Drafts, edits, and prepares correspondence, reports, agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and legislative documents.
• Conducts legislative and policy research and compiles information to support informed decision-making
• Maintains official records and documentation in accordance with County policies and procedures.

Legislative Coordination

• Coordinates appointments to boards and commissions, including tracking vacancies, expiration dates, appointment schedules, and required documentation.
• Posts required public meeting notices, board vacancies, and delegation announcements on the Legislative Delegation website.
• Plans and coordinates meetings involving legislators, government agencies, community partners, and the public.
• Supports departmental operations, including budget preparation, purchasing, inventory management, and administrative reporting. 

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

• Independently evaluates competing priorities and determines appropriate courses of action while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Exercises sound judgment when responding to sensitive inquiries, constituent concerns, and requests from elected officials.
• Anticipates scheduling conflicts, operational issues, and legislative deadlines to prevent disruptions.
• Resolves administrative and operational matters independently while recognizing when issues require leadership involvement.
• Continuously evaluates departmental processes and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Relationship Management

• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with legislators, County officials, governmental agencies, community organizations, boards, commissions, and the public.
• Adapts communication and work style to support multiple elected officials with differing expectations, priorities, and personalities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legislative, constituent, and personnel information. 

General Responsibilities

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