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Flaherty & Hood, P.A.
http://www.flaherty-hood.com/Lobbyist Law Firm for Local Governments
Government Relations Professional
Description
Flaherty & Hood Job Posting – Government Relations
Flaherty & Hood, P.A., St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time government relations professional to join our dynamic practice. Relevant education, experience and a demonstrated interest in state-level public policy is required. Flaherty & Hood, P.A. provides competitive salaries and benefits, such as medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; 401(k); health club and data plan reimbursement; and paid holidays and paid time off.
Please submit your resume by email to Bradley Peterson at bmpeterson@flaherty-hood.com by the close of business Monday, November 30. More information about the firm is available at www.flaherty-hood.com.
Job Description for Government Relations Professional
Job Summary
Advise and represent clients at the Minnesota State Legislature and with State Agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Advocate for clients and represent clients’ interests at the state legislature and with state agencies through all phases of the legislative process
- Research and understand policy issues and the impact legislative actions have on Flaherty & Hood clients
- Conduct meetings with lawmakers, partisan and non-partisan legislative staff, state agency personnel, and representatives from the Governor’s office
- Testify at legislative committee hearings and in front of other state agency bodies
- Draft handouts, talking points, and other advocacy materials
- Maintain communications with clients during all phases of representation
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of client events such as board meetings, conferences, client site visits, webinars, etc.
- Client retention and acquisition
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in political science, communications, economics, or some like field
- At least two years of experience working in a public policy setting such as the state legislature, state agency, local government, non-profit, or other firm doing government relations work
- Basic understanding of the workings of the Minnesota State Legislature and state government
- Strong communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex issues into easily understood written and verbal communications; public speaking in a variety of situations including in front of large groups, public bodies, and testimony at the legislature
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Availability to work unusual hours and occasional weekends and be available for periodic in-state travel, some of which is overnight
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to manage time and get work accomplished with varied volume, extent, and deadlines
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