Legislative Affairs Manager
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Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Government Law & Policy practice Team as a Legislative Affairs Manager located in our Tallahassee office.
We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous professional who thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach you will play a critical role in driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who values precision adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
This role will be based in our Tallahassee office on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations as well as for team meetings training opportunities and relationship building. This role reports to the Business Director.
Position Summary
The Legislative Affairs Manager will be responsible for providing substantive legislative and legal support to attorneys in our fast-paced Government Law and Policy Practice. This position will have oversight of Florida Lobbyist Registration for Tallahassees Government Law & Policy Group responsibilities will include submitting new registrations and withdrawals reviewing quarterly compensation reporting responding to state audits and reviewing Florida house bill and issue disclosures. The Legislative Affairs Manager will manage and train a team of legislative assistants during interim committee weeks and the legislative session.
Key Responsibilities
RFP/RFQ Campaign Lobbyists Coordination
Reviews and tracks RFPs and RFQs; develops and crafts responses to requests
Coordinates and organizes appropriate and accurate documentation based on each response; monitors; the timely submission of proposals
Tracks and coordinates with team regarding firm and client campaign contributions
Organization of PACs and W-9s for candidate campaigns
Finalizes client-ready documents relating to campaign contributions
Meets weekly and one-on-one with lobbyists and committee regarding client needs and issues
Legislative Research Tracking and Reports
Reviews newly-filed bill summaries and distributes with client codes
Supports efforts towards Bill and Amendment drafting
Oversight of LobbyTools Tracking System
Compiles and distributes of daily comprehensive agenda calendar
Develops list of major issues and bills by lobbyist/client
Compiles and tracks all bills of interest for over 60 different clients lobbyists and firm interest
Conducts ongoing status and tracking of Governors actions on bills
Researches legislation for Tallahassee lobbyists as well as attorneys from other GT offices
Develops 40-50 weekly legislative reports; distributes to numerous insurance clients
Drafts narrative and summaries for weekly legislative reports for bills and issues of interest
Budgets Projects and External Communications
Coordinates with lobbyists and clients regarding local funding initiative forms relating to deadlines accuracy and filing
Coordination with House and Senate member aides regarding submission and accuracy of forms
Develops and distributes tracking sheets regarding status of appropriations projects before and during budget conferences
Reviews and distributes of pertinent sections of agency legislative budget requests pertinent Section of Governors/House/Senate Proposed Budgets
Maintains and oversees distribution of daily newsletter (Sunshine State Insights (SSI)) which covers news of interest regarding Florida state legislative and executive branches local government insurance and healthcare; drafts and distributes alerts relating to newsworthy events
Drafts and distributes alerts from Total Insurance Vision (TIV) relating to insurance bulletins passed legislation bills signed into law etc. for various states including: Florida Louisiana Texas and California
Oversees distribution of weekly report relating to California property insurance
Tracks monitors and reports on Louisiana Regular and Special Sessions; compiles and tracks bills of interest relating to insurance and budgetary matters
Reviews and distributes the Florida Administrative Register to the Tallahassee Government Law & Policy Group and other GT attorneys
Coordinates with GT Marketing regarding ads for various publications
Maintains a tracking list of potential business development points
Submits and tracks public records requests to state agencies
Client Relations
Provides technical assistance to a wide array of clients with questions and issues relating to executive branch grants and rule hearings/process as well as legislative research and information
Ability to field and answer client questions and relay information to appropriate lobbyists
Coordinates efforts and provides assistance to clients during visits to Tallahassee
Assists clients and their association members with setting meetings with legislators and provide schedule of meetings
Conduct effective billable work relating to: Licensing State agency rulemaking Statutory research
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral including solid composition research and editing skill
Provide outstanding client services meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations
Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision yet be part of a global team
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines effectively prioritize multiple tasks; have strong problem-solving ingenuity
Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
High attention to detail outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
The successful candidate must be able to accommodate the irregular hours of the State legislature and other deadlines
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelors Degree required
Minimum of three years of experience within the Florida legislative process
Eight to ten years experience in a law firm professional services or government setting
Ability to understand compliance with regard to federal and state lobby activities
Technology
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office suite of applications particularly Word PowerPoint and Excel
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
