Legislative Policy Analyst Jobs

The Washington, D.C. office of Venable is looking for a highly motivated and hard-working individual to join us as a Legislative Policy Analyst. This individual will work with our tax team primarily on tax and retirement-policy projects (and some related health care and trade matters).
Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in stakeholder advocacy efforts;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting process of stakeholder comment letters to the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service in response to interim and final regulations of various tax and retirement topics;
• Prepare summaries, presentations and reports involving policy projects;
• Synthesize legislation to inform clients and partners;
• Research policy matters;
• Monitor tax and retirement-related news;
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality;
• Committed to work outside of normal business hours as needed; and,
• Assist with all other needs for project as requested.
• Summarize Congressional hearings and committee markups for clients, and attorneys across the Transactional Tax, Legislative Policy, Privacy, and Employee Benefits Practice Groups;
• Assist with trade group meetings to discuss retirement policy;
• Monitor each stage of the legislative process of relevant tax and retirement-related policies and budget proposals;

Qualifications

• A two-year commitment is strongly preferred; and,
• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree program prior to joining the firm;
• Candidates must complete a, and should include a cover letter and undergraduate transcripts with submissions.
• Prior congressional experience helpful, but not required;
• Ability to work well under pressure and be self-motivated;
• Strong writing, communication, and research skills (including social media);
• Ability to multitask and work independently;

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, tax, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.
Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.
Contact:
Maria Wintermute
Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting
[email protected]