Public Law and Policy Fellow (FARA)

The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed. The Fellow is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

 

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Public Law and Policy Fellow (“Fellow”) in the Public Law and Policy practice working under the general supervision and direction of assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) or practice management.

 

The role will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Public Law and Policy practice. The Fellow will have a particular focus on supporting Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) matters and clients through policy research, monitoring and analysis of issues relevant to their interests. The Fellow is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

 

The Fellow must be eligible to register as a lobbyist under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. FARA registration is required in order to execute the responsibilities of the Fellow role.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative process, Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch.
• Keep abreast of pending legislation, pending regulations, industry trends and current events that impact clients and prospective clients.
• Monitor and report on media relevant to clients and their interests.
• Attend and summarize Congressional hearings and markups.
• Conduct extensive, in-depth and time-sensitive research and package findings.
• Draft client-facing talking points, articles, briefings, client alerts, letters and other memoranda.
• Coordinate and/or attend meetings for and with Members of Congress and/or their staff alongside members of the Public Law & Policy   team (and other practices) and our clients.
• Research and monitor legislative, regulatory and international affairs policy developments relevant to Akin’s FARA clients.
• Prepare summaries, analyses and briefing materials on key issues and policies of interest to these clients.
• Other legislative support functions as required.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Background in policy, business as well as the regulatory and legislative processes preferred.
• Understanding of political and legislative processes.
• Understanding of regulatory and administrative processes.
• Familiarity and a strong background in international affairs, foreign policy and FARA requirements.
• Strong research, writing, and monitoring skills.
• Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfort with video conferencing systems, such as Zoom.

The anticipated base salary for this position in Washington, DC is $62,000. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

 

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