Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Public Policy Assistant (Part-time/Temporary)

Washington, D.C · Part-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 31 days ago

ExcelLogisticsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingWritingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Firm's groundbreaking approach-bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy-differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and superior writing skills are essential for success in this role.
A practical understanding of executive and legislative branch processes will further enhance the assistant's effectiveness and overall experience.

Produce concise Week Ahead reports summarizing upcoming legislative hearings, meetings, and policy events, and prepare Week Recap documents highlighting significant activities and policy changes from the previous week (Weekly).
Create and curate a weekly Federal Grants Newsletter identifying and summarizing relevant federal grant opportunities, application deadlines, and funding trends aligned with organizational goals (Weekly).
Maintain and update an Appropriations/Earmarks Tracker to monitor the status, progress, and funding levels of key appropriations bills and budgetary items, with weekly updates during the appropriations request period.
Document and summarize advocacy wins, legislative achievements, and successful engagements by the government affairs team for internal and external communications (Ongoing/Regular updates).
Track scheduling and logistics for client fly-ins, including drafting scheduling documents, briefing materials, and providing logistics support as needed.
Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.

Strong Outlook, Excel and Word skills required.
Ability to work appropriately 20 hours per week.
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Superior writing, editing and research skills.
Practical understanding of executive and legislative branch processes.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The hourly pay for this role will be $20.00 per hour.
EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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