Government Affairs Coordinator

Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

The Government Affairs Coordinator provides substantive research, written, logistical, organizational and administrative support to the firm’s Government Affairs team. The Coordinator will report directly to the Senior Government Affairs Director and serve as a mentor to junior team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists senior Government Affairs team members and works independently in providing daily service to clients including joining in person meetings and conference calls, taking notes, monitoring follow up, and directly engaging with clients.
• Oversees reporting of key developments on Capitol Hill pertaining to bills, committees, policies, and members of Congress.
• Based on knowledge of current and prospective client work, conducts research into specific White House announcements, bills in Congress, regulatory proposals at federal agencies and related press or announcements.
• Prepares memos, presentations, briefing materials, one or two pagers and talking points for client meetings in Congress or at federal agencies.
• Conducts online research concerning potential new clients, industries, sectors businesses and public policy initiatives related to the Group. Highlights relevant information from the research to the team working with the client.
• Partners with the Government Affairs Group administrative team to support to the Government Affairs Group when needed or for critical clients, including coordinating schedules, meetings, and client events.
• Independently plans, tracks and organizes meetings with Congressional members and staffers, federal agency officials, occasional state legislators, key stakeholders, and others.
• Plans client calls, Congressional Fly-Ins and other client D.C. meetings.
• Manages internal resources to help set up special meetings and events in Washington, D.C. with senior corporate executives for clients.
• Maintains billing records and extensive filing system; and schedules and coordinates telephone conferences.
• Attend pertinent meetings and events outside of the office, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interest in politics, policy, and government activity in Washington, D.C.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Congress, Congressional committees, the legislative and regulatory process and oversight of the federal government by Congress, and Congressional practice and/or procedure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal agencies, including knowledge of the Federal Register, agency websites and the process for creating new federal regulations.
• Strong analytical, writing and research skills, including knowledge of the Internet, Congress.gov, the Federal Register, Politico, the Hill, Congressional Quarterly and other written print and online materials related to the creation, modification and finalizing or passage of federal legislation and regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff, and external contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with members of Congress, staff, key federal agency officials and staff in order to gather information for clients.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite to produce quality written communications such as memos, spreadsheets, slides and standard work documents.  Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.  Knowledge of database software, e.g. Access, or other data analysis tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills and work proactively, while also exercising appropriate judgment regarding when to escalate or ask for help.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in government (political science, public administration, pre-law), business