Governmental Affairs Coordinator

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening for a full-time governmental affairs coordinator in the Columbia, SC office.  Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative duties for the Governmental Affairs practice group attorneys and lobbyists. 

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. Burr & Forman enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman. 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Handle administrative functions for lobbyists and attorneys including but not limited to expense reimbursement requests, entering time, ethics disclosures, and review of pre-bills
• Coordinate travel arrangements, calendars, and meetings
• Coordinate and organize legislative social events/receptions for clients and legislators
• Monitor remotely Senate/House Committee and Subcommittee meetings; draft summaries and reports of meetings; prepare client reports
• Interact with staff of legislators on a daily basis

THE ESSENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of the law and legal procedures at a level normally acquired through legislative or legal internship or exposure to the legislative process
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, legislators and staff
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

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