The Position

Michael Best Strategies ("Strategies") is seeking an Associate to join our Washington D.C office. Associates are mid-level staffers primarily responsible for facilitating client services, managing certain administrative functions, and the delegation of work to Legislative Assistants and Interns. Associates should have 3-4 years of relevant legislative and government affairs experience in the public and/or private sectors. This is a hybrid position with the ability to work from home and in the office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Client Servicing:
  • Assist Partners and Principals in devising and executing client-specific business strategies.
  • Support Partners and Principals in meetings with Administration officials, Members of Congress and staff on clients’ behalf. This includes working with Legislative Assistants to schedule and follow up for such meetings and ensuring meeting attendees are supplied with necessary supplemental information.
  • Work with Legislative Assistants to track progress of client priorities and projects.
  • Work directly with clients to ensure there is always a clear line of communication between MBS and the client.
  • Collaborate with Legislative Assistants to prepare agendas for meetings, informational documents, memorandums, analyses and other materials to assist Partners and Principals in servicing clients.

• Administrative Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver proposals & engagement letters, as well as other client onboarding materials.
  • Oversight and managements of all internal client onboarding processes including, but not limited to, conflict checks, LDA compliance requirements, and New Business Intake forms.

• Management of Legislative Assistants & Interns:

  • Work closely with Legislative Assistants to make sure all client deliverables from meeting notes are covered by the team and proper feedback is given to their work.
  • Work with MBS Interns to ensure all clients are listed in MBS’s database and all meetings are recorded on the platform.
  • Manage assignment of hearing/meeting/event coverage to Legislative Assistants & Interns.

• Political and Legislative Intelligence Gathering:

  • Associates are expected to commit to building and maintaining a network of relationships on Capitol Hill and the Administration, as well as the industries and markets in which they work.

• Representing Michael Best Strategies:

  • Associates are expected to build and maintain a personal brand and reputation by participating in various professional associations and other opportunities to advance the MBS brand.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-4 years of relevant legislative and government affairs experience in the public and/or private sectors.

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Who We Are

Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills and relationships necessary to help them achieve their goals more quickly and fully.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington DC. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration; supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. This position will be based in our Washington D.C. office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

We are not accepting search firm submissions at this time.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.