Legislative Coordinator

Dykema Gossett, PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legislative Coordinator for our office in Lansing, Michigan. Under the direction of the Office Administrator, the Legislative Coordinator provides administrative assistance to Government Policy Advisors and Attorneys, drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, preparing legislative summaries and analyses, and assisting with document production. The role also opens client files, runs conflict checks, attends committee meetings and hearings, and performs various other administrative duties such as filing, note‑taking, maintaining calendars, and more.

• Coordinate calendars and schedule meetings for legislative matters.
• Draft and edit documents, run conflict checks, prepare screening forms, set up engagement letters, and order legal files.
• Assist with preparation of reports regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Act compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legislative histories on statutes enacted by the Michigan Legislature.
• Review introduced legislation to assess impact to current legislative clients; prepare weekly legislative docket for clients.
• Assist with coordination of legislative receptions and other events for the firm and its clients.
• Assist with preparation of responses to requests for proposals regarding state legislative strategies and lobbying services.
• Attend legislative committee and state departmental hearings, assess impact of written and oral testimony presentations, and prepare reports of hearing activities for clients.
• Deliver deposits and other related bank documents to local banks.
• Assist Compliance Team with data entry, payroll and IRS filings.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related field and/or at least one year of professional experience in legislative policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations.
• Effective communication, strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent time‑management skills; detail‑oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work well under deadline pressure.
• Takes initiative, self‑motivated, and exercises good judgment.
• Technologically savvy, with high‑level proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A strong team orientation, collegial demeanor, and a willingness to do what is needed to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends if requested.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word;
  Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail‑oriented and team‑player behaviors.
• 3+ years of general office/administrative experience.

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs.

We prioritize work‑life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks.

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Dykema uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.

It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.