Job Description
Seeking a Senior Policy Advisor with more than ten years of experience to join our Lobbying & Public Policy practice. Direct experience with policy issues and legislation related to the budget, appropriations and/or grants is preferred. Experience working on Capitol Hill is required, ideally on the House or Senate appropriations committees. A Bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree (JD or Master?s) is strongly preferred. Stellar academic credentials and advanced written and verbal communication skills are required. Candidate must exhibit Akin?s core values: future-focused, diversity-minded, dedicated to excellence, service-oriented, and collaborative. Our renowned Lobbying & Public Policy practice integrates a top lobbying practice within a full-service law firm. We represent a broad range of clients, including in the public and private sectors, assisting them with understanding federal funding, advocating for funding for programs and community projects in appropriations legislation and applying for competitive grants, deploying our skills and experience to maximize the odds of their securing funding.
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Government, Legislative, Lobbying, Policy
Key skill Required
- Communication
- Focused
- Legislation
- Public Policy
- Verbal Communication
- Written and Verbal Communication
Designation
- Staff Attorney
