Legislative Assistant
Washington State Senate
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on June 29, 2019
Position Announcement - Legislative Assistant
Washington State Senate Senator Brad Hawkins
Closing Date: July 8, 2019
Washington State Senator Brad Hawkins is seeking candidates for a Legislative Assistant position. The Legislative Assistant works as part of a team and assists the Senator to successfully fulfill the obligations of his office.
Typical Work
Manage the daily operations of a Senate office.
Assist constituents with casework; conduct research to respond appropriately.
Serve as a liaison between the Senator and legislative staff, constituents, and organizations.
Track progression of the Senator's bills through the legislative process.
Submit office reimbursements through the Senate expense program.
Help oversee and coordinate work during session with session aide and intern.
Perform other work as required.
Desirable Qualifications
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently and cooperatively with others.
Exercise professional judgment, discretion and confidentiality.
Understand and competently operate the legislative computer system.
Skills
Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Work independently and in teams.
Be pro-active, organized, and self-directed.
Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time exempt position includes vacation, sick leave, paid state holidays, retirement, social security, health, life and other optional insurance. Salary $42-$75K per year depending upon qualifications and experience.
To Apply
By July 8, 2019 please submit cover letter and resume to brad.hawkins@leg.wa.gov.
The anticipated starting date is late July to early August.
The Washington State Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.,Position Announcement - Legislative Assistant Washington State Senate Senator Brad HawkinsClosing Date: July 8, 2019 Washington State Senator Brad Hawkins is seeking candidates for a Legislative Assistant position. The Legislative Assistant works as part of a team and assists the Senator to successfully fulfill the obligations of his office. Typical Work Manage the daily operations of a Senate office. Assist constituents with casework; conduct research to respond appropriately. Serve as a liaison between the Senator and legislative staff, constituents, and organizations. Track progression of the Senator's bills through the legislative process. Submit office reimbursements through the Senate expense program. Help oversee and coordinate work during session with session aide and intern. Perform other work as required. Desirable Qualifications Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Work independently and cooperatively with others. Exercise professional judgment, discretion and confidentiality. Understand and competently operate the legislative computer system. Skills Work under pressure and meet deadlines. Work independently and in teams. Be pro-active, organized, and self-directed. Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Salary and Benefits This full-time exempt position includes vacation, sick leave, paid state holidays, retirement, social security, health, life and other optional insurance. Salary $42-$75K per year depending upon qualifications and experience. To Apply By July 8, 2019 please submit cover letter and resume to brad.hawkins@leg.wa.gov. The anticipated starting date is late July to early August.The Washington State Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.