Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Jason & Bradley, LLC
Job Description:
Provide legal advice and guidance to Senator Royce West, analyze legal/ethical/legislative issues, drafting legislation ensuring compliance with relevant laws, managing legal risks, and representing Senator West in legal matters, essentially acting as an in-house lawyer who advises on various operations and transactions while ensuring legal adherence across; requiring strong knowledge of relevant legal areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for decision-making.
Key responsibilities of a legal counsel may include:
– Providing legal advice
– Compliance monitoring
– Legal research
– Legislative governance
– Strong legal knowledge
– Analytical skills
– Communication skills
– Negotiation skills
– Legislative/Session acumen
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Position requires a self-starter with strong legal and analytical skills; demonstrated, effective written and oral communication skills; and the ability to meet critical deadlines, interact with people at various levels, maintain confidentiality inside and outside of the office, and work with others to maximize available resources.
Requirements:
Working knowledge of the Texas Legislature and legislative process is required. Applicant should have experience working in a legislative office.
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to work cooperatively with others.
Strong writing skills essential. Ability to communicate effectively. Proficient with most basic computer programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Must prepare speeches and other remarks for the senator and represent the office at events.
Must coordinate assigned programs and projects with other legislative and state agency staff, and with various public/private entities.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a four-year college or university.
Law degree.
Prior legislative experience; required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing samples required).
NOTE: This opening is in the Capitol office in Austin.
To Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample and a Texas Senate employment application (available at http://www.senate.state.tx.us/human/pdf/HRrecruit.pdf) to:
Human Resources Director
Texas Senate
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
The Texas Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $6,500.00 per month
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Jason & Bradley, LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
