Government Relations Coordinator

Who We Are

ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals.  Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Why Join Us

At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Job Description

Based in our Washington DC office, the Government Relations Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Government Relations Practice Group. This includes, but is not limited to:

Schedule appointments for members of the Government Relations Practice Group with clients and government officials/staff

Schedule appointments for clients with government officials/staff, including client fly-ins

Attend client-facing meetings and provide needed follow-up

Manage and update schedules for members of the Government Relations Practice Group, including scheduling appointments, speaking engagements, travel, and events

Coordinate political fundraisers and other events hosted by the Firm

Coordinate client development activities

Help prepare advocacy materials, including Internet-based research

Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly lobbying disclosure reports with the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as other required government filings in connection with the firm’s federal lobbying activities

Manage, organize, scan, copy, and/or file incoming correspondence, both electronic and paper

Assist GR Practice Group members with their billable time entries

Answer telephone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls as appropriate

Coordinate travel and transportation arrangements

Process reimbursements and vendor invoices

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum four years of prior work experience required, specifically in a Congressional office or federal agency, especially as a scheduler, is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with Congress and Executive Branch, including basics of legislative process

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills and standards

Ability to work in a team environment with attorneys and other colleagues

Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Ability to manage confidential information

Knowledge of and proficiency in current office technology, including but not limited to, the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage, Adobe/Nuance Power PDF, and Workshare Compare

Flexibility in daily schedule to meet Firm’s needs during periods of heavy workload or special projects; availability to work overtime, as needed

This is an hourly, non-exempt position that is eligible for a generous overtime plan that exceeds minimum legal requirements.

The anticipated good-faith base salary range for this position is:

DC: $70,000 to $105,000 per year.

Your exact offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. 

We also review compensation regularly against industry benchmarks and performance outcomes, so you can grow your career here with confidence—knowing your pay recognizes both your impact and our commitment to an equitable approach.

In addition to a competitive base salary, certain positions are eligible for a comprehensive performance-based bonus, payable monthly or annually.

Benefits

We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life.  That’s why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow.  In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace.  We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

* The job description is a general summary of the major duties.  It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job.  It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit.  Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP.  Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings.  Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.