Policy and Government Affairs Assistant

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Policy and Government Affairs Assistant

The candidate will conduct general research under the direction of timekeepers using internal and external search engines, including Library resources. Collect data for Lobbying Disclosure Act Reports for timekeepers. Coordinate Congressional meetings for timekeepers and clients. Coordinate meetings/events, such as Meet and Greets, to include reserving conference rooms, catering, audiovisual, and WebEx. Maintain client contact via phone, e-mail, and in-person. Create, edit and format letters and other documents in MS Office and organize/maintain same in the document management system. In Outlook, manage inbox (creating folders), manage calendar, set up meetings electronically, manage contacts, work and search in Enterprise Vault, and understand and set up distribution lists. Enter, edit, and track daily time when required for assigned timekeepers and according to deadlines. Open files and conduct conflict checks. Coordinate and prepare monthly client bills. Coordinate, verify and obtain appropriate approvals for all domestic and international travel and process-related expenses. Prepare check requests. Prepare Congressional mailings. Coordinate services through Global Shared Business Services and other local and firmwide shared services. Assist with overflow work and provide backup support as needed. Perform other duties required based upon the unique practice of the timekeepers, such as but not limited to, Department Head administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee project work.

Company info

K & L Gates LLP
1601 K Street, NW
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Website : http://www.klgates.com