Principal; PPC - Government

Parker Poe, 1221 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically.

If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

This position reports to the Principals of the Parker Poe Consulting, LLC Governmental Division. There are no direct reports to this position.

• Assist government division in implementing state legislative and regulatory activity.
• Collaborate with Principals to research and support client’s policy agenda and legislative and payer relations strategies.
• Support advocacy coalitions with key stakeholders.
• Track, report, and occasionally analyze various legislative and regulatory actions at the state level.
• Provide reports on legislative and other activity regarding state advocacy for various organizations.
• Respond to specific requests from members and staff with government affairs issues.
• Liaison, as needed, with other associations representing client interests.
• Support social media for timely news and issue-related updates.
• Attend meetings when requested.
• Assist government affairs staff as needed.
• Assist supporting client meetings, including but not limited to; contacting, scheduling, and event notices and dissemination.
• Internet research as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principals.

• BA/BS strongly preferred, in political science, law or communications.
• Possess basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of state legislative process.
• Knowledge of legislative reporting principles, a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accommodate rush requests
• Must be a team player, willing to support other team members
• Internet and social media experience, a plus.

Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.