Principal (PPC) - Government
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Columbia, SC, United States
Principal (PPC) – Government
Join Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, a trusted legal firm serving major Southeast companies and local governments. This position reports to the Principals of the Parker Poe Consulting, LLC Governmental Division. There are no direct reports to this role.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the government division in implementing state legislative and regulatory activity.
Collaborate with principals to research and support client policy agendas and legislative/payor 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.
Requirements
BA/BS strongly preferred in political science, law or communications.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of state legislative process.
Knowledge of legislative reporting principles is 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 is a plus.
Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer making 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
Location: South Carolina, United States
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the government division in implementing state legislative and regulatory activity.
Collaborate with principals to research and support client policy agendas and legislative/payor 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.
Requirements
BA/BS strongly preferred in political science, law or communications.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of state legislative process.
Knowledge of legislative reporting principles is 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 is a plus.
Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer making 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
Location: South Carolina, United States
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