Top 24 Legislative assistant Jobs in Hartford, Ct

Assistant Counsel
CBIA (Connecticut Business and Industry Association —Hartford, CT
- $90,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Office Assistant (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Motor Vehicles —Wethersfield, CT
- $24.34 - $31.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
3d
Office Assistant
State of Connecticut - Department of Consumer Protection —Hartford, CT
- $50,815 - $66,670 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
14d
Administrative Assistant
State of Connecticut - State Elections Enforcement Commission —Hartford, CT
- $67,007 - $86,709 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
4d
Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Success & Compliance
University of Hartford —West Hartford, CT
- $50,455 - $54,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- University
Assistant Accountant
State of Connecticut - Department of Motor Vehicles —Wethersfield, CT
- $69,320 - $88,204 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
3d
Office Assistant (CT STATE - MIDDLESEX CAMPUS)
State of Connecticut - State Colleges & Universities - Board of Regents —Middletown, CT
- $50,815 - $66,670 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Processing Technician (Legal Affairs Unit)
State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection —Middletown, CT
- $58,046 - $75,906 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- Writing skills
- Research
8d
Community Engagement Coordinator
Empower Schools —East Hartford, CT
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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10h
DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney OR Apprentice Prosecutor
State of Connecticut - Division of Criminal Justice —Rocky Hill, CT
- $46.94 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Travel
- Communication skills
10d
Fiscal/Administrative Officer
State of Connecticut - Office of Higher Education —Hartford, CT
- $82,261 - $106,340 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
8d
Assistant Controller
Flex LTD —Manchester, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Legal Director (Hybrid)
State of Connecticut - Department of Public Health —Hartford, CT
- $116,650 - $159,051 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Office
- 3 years
- US work authorization
7d
Director of External Affairs and Deputy Communications Director (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1 | Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Lt. Governor's Office —Hartford, CT
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
Mental Health Associate (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Waterbury, CT
- $73,448 - $97,473 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
9h
Assistant Chief of Fiscal/Administrative Services (Hybrid)
State of Connecticut - Department of Social Services —Hartford, CT
- $126,168 - $172,033 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Excel
- OSHA
- Office
- Professional development assistance
- Loan forgiveness
10d
IMRP Senior Educational Program Administrator
University of Connecticut —Hartford, CT
- Online Application
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
7d
Accountant (Office/On-Site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Waterbury, CT
- $82,261 - $106,340 a year
- Urgently hiring
- CPA
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
3d
Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Torrington, CT
- $66,656 - $89,108 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Nursing
- Addiction Medicine
- RN License
3d
DMHAS Assistant Medical Director (Office/On-Site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Middletown, CT
- $254,823 - $338,591 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bilingual
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
4d

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Assistant Counsel

CBIA (Connecticut Business and Industry Association -
Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $135,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Biotechnology
Public policy development
Writing skills
Public speaking
Lobbying
Doctor of Law (JD)
Assembly
Public relations
Community relationship building
Bar
Legislative affairs
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

CBIA is Connecticut's largest business organization, with thousands of member companies, small and large, representing a diverse range of industries from every part of the state. We are the leading voice for businesses at the state Capitol.

An Assistant Counsel in our Public Policy department provides a positive, credible, and influential presence for CBIA members before the state legislature and state agencies. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of Connecticut’s legislative, executive, and regulatory processes and issues important to the business community to support the public policy and communications departments’ efforts to further CBIA’s public policy positions and member advocacy. The role involves direct interaction with public officials, their staff, CBIA members, other business lobbyists, and the media.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials and government decision makers.

· Monitors and tracks proposed legislation; analyzing potential impact on organization members; developing positions thereon; communicating views internally and externally to policymakers, members, the media, and allies.

· Writing and delivering testimony before various committees of the General Assembly and administrative agencies.

· Contributes to the development of CBIA’s annual advocacy agenda; advancing this agenda before elected officials and government decision makers.

· Administers public policy and membership council meetings and policy agendas.

· Collaborate with key departments to manage relationships among members, key stakeholder groups, and state legislators.

· Assist in the maintenance of membership databases and rosters.

· Develops and maintains relationships with contacts at businesses and professional organizations.

· Develops, coordinates and promotes support for CBIA's public policy initiatives among CBIA member companies and other professional organizations.

· Performs various legal services, like contract and ethics review, from time to time, for CBIA and its affiliates.

· Supports membership development and outreach efforts, serving as an effective liaison between CBIA and the business community.

· Knowledgeable of CBIA’s and affiliates’ products and services

· Attends events held by chambers and other professional organizations to build relationships and identify leads in support of CBIA’s policy and membership goals.

· Coordinates and attends policy-related events, including, but not limited to legislator/member visits, chamber legislative updates, and professional organization or CBIA events.

· Assist in the building of coalitions, dissemination of advocacy communications, and developing strategies for education and grassroots engagement of member companies and collaboration partners (Ex. Chambers, professional organizations, etc.) on advocacy issues.

· Supports membership department’s efforts to recruit and retain members companies during advocacy engagements.

· Be conversant on CBIA’s advocacy positions and talking points and be willing to discuss those positions in public speaking opportunities.

· Must register as a lobbyist.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Reviewing internal processes for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of CBIA’s membership engagement efforts.

· Assisting other members of the Public Policy department as needed.

· Travel required within Connecticut.

· Other duties as assigned or needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of Connecticut’s legislative, executive, and regulatory processes.

· Knowledge of contract, ethics, and elections law preferred.

· Strong persuasive communication skills, both oral and written.

· The capability to recommend both active and reactive positions and strategies for accomplishing the organization's public policy goals.

· Ability to understand complex public policy and economic issues.

· Ability to work independently and utilize teamwork and other total quality practices to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Flexibility and willingness to work long hours when called upon for events and during the legislative session.

EDUCATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Juris Doctorate degree

· Licensed to practice law in Connecticut and in good standing with Connecticut Bar.

· Experience interacting with the Connecticut General Assembly and/or executive branch or in a role requiring public policy development, advocacy, or lobbying at the local, state, or federal level.

· Knowledge of administrative, legislative, and regulatory practices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
Are you licensed to practice law in Connecticut and in good standing with Connecticut Bar?
Do you have experience interacting with the Connecticut General Assembly and/or executive branch or in a role requiring public policy development, advocacy, or lobbying at the local, state, or federal level? If yes, please explain.
Do you have demonstrated knowledge of administrative, legislative, and regulatory practices? If yes, please explain.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06103

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