Public Policy Fellow

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Public Policy Fellow

Valparaiso, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: Washington, DC
    Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    FLSA: Non-Exempt
    Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

    Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Public Policy Fellow in the Public Law & Policy practice working under the general supervision and direction of assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) or practice management.

    The role will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Public Law & Policy practice. The Public Policy Fellow is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

    Key responsibilities of this position include :

    • Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative process, Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch.
    • Keep abreast of pending legislation, pending regulations, industry trends and current events that impact clients and prospective clients.
    • Monitor and report on media relevant to clients and their interests.
    • Attend and summarize Congressional hearings and markups.
    • Conduct extensive, in-depth and time-sensitive research and package findings.
    • Draft client-facing talking points, articles, briefings, client alerts, letters and other memoranda.
    • Coordinate and/or attend meetings for and with Members of Congress and/or their staff alongside members of the Public Law & Policy team (and other practices) and our clients.
    • Other legislative support functions as required.

    Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Background in policy, business as well as the regulatory and legislative processes preferred
    • Understanding of political and legislative processes
    • Understanding of regulatory and administrative processes
    • Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Strong research, writing, and monitoring skills
    • Comfort with video conferencing systems, such as Zoom
    • Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative
    • Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints
    • Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers
    • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values
    • Commitment to the office and the firm
    • Commitment to professional growth and development

    The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $58,000 to $60,000. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be foundhere.

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    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

    • EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
      • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, Finance, Management or related field
    • EXPERIENCE
      • Minimum 8 years of retail banking experience in progressively responsible roles
      • Minimum 8 years Customer Service
      • Sales management experience
      • Supervisory experience
      • Experience leading multiple teams and/or managers
      • Experience collaborating across teams/departments
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • Strategic thinking skills and ability to problem solve quickly
      • In-depth knowledge of leading retail operations, which includes knowledge of lending practices
      • Strong computer literacy skills
      • Capable of managing and prioritizing a multitude of tasks
      • Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors and company contacts
      • Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride and ownership

    WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
    • This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets
    • This position requires sitting, bending, stooping or standing as necessary

    PURDUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN