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City of Long Beach, CA

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

The Legislative Aide will assist with tasks related to legislation including research and policy drafting, will participate in event planning and outreach to the community, identify prospective ...

City of Long Beach

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

The Legislative Aide will assist with tasks related to legislation including research and policy drafting, will participate in event planning and outreach to the community, identify prospective ...

City of Long Beach

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$22.99 - $26.35/hr

LEGISLATIVE AIDE Print ( Apply  LEGISLATIVE AIDE Salary $22.99 - $26.35 Hourly Location City of ... including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases ...

GovernmentJobs.com

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Legislative Aide Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie is recruiting a Legislative Aide to join our team ... including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases ...

City of Long Beach, CA

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$22.99 - $26.35/hr

Legislative Council District 9 - Unclassified Opening Date: 01/16/2026 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ... including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases ...

City of Long Beach, CA

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$22.99 - $26.35/hr

Legislative Council District 9 - Unclassified Opening Date: 01/16/2026 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ... including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases ...

City of Long Beach

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$22.99 - $26.35/hr

Lead and support marketing and communications efforts for the office, including drafting and ... The Legislative Assistant is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office. The ...

Lehighbar

Executive Director

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Draft and deliver written and verbal testimony before local governing bodies, and prepare ... State & Federal Legislative Activities * In coordination with CHLA, monitor state and federal ...

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Stryker Corporation

Executive Director

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Draft and deliver written and verbal testimony before local governing bodies, and prepare ... State & Federal Legislative Activities * In coordination with CHLA, monitor state and federal ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed for legislative drafting?

To thrive in Legislative Drafting, you need expertise in legal analysis, statutory interpretation, and strong writing skills, usually supported by a law degree or relevant legislative experience. Familiarity with legislative management systems, document drafting software, and sometimes specialized legislative drafting tools like LexisNexis or Westlaw is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills ensure the creation of clear, legally sound, and pragmatic legislation that aligns with policy objectives and withstands legal scrutiny.

What is legislative drafting?

A Legislative Drafting job involves preparing and reviewing legal texts such as bills, regulations, and policies for governments or legislative bodies. Legislative drafters ensure that laws are clear, precise, and comply with legal and constitutional requirements. They work closely with lawmakers, legal experts, and stakeholders to translate policy ideas into well-structured legal documents. Strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, and drafting skills are essential for success in this role.

What does a legislative drafter do?

Professionals in Legislative Drafting spend much of their day analyzing existing laws, consulting with legislators or stakeholders, and writing or revising draft bills, amendments, or legal texts. They often participate in meetings to clarify policy goals, review legal language for precision and enforceability, and ensure compliance with existing frameworks. Collaboration is common, as drafters work closely with policy advisors, legal professionals, and committee members throughout the legislative process. Staying organized and keeping up with legislative timelines is essential in this fast-paced environment.

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Director, Legislative Affairs

Ryan Consulting

Irvine, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Why Ryan?

  • Hybrid Work Options

  • Award-Winning Culture

  • Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

  • 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

  • Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

  • Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

  • 401K with Employer Match

  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

  • Fertility Assistance Program

  • Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

For this role, we will consider candidates anywhere in the U.S.
The Legislative Affairs Director will assist the Principals and Advocacy Services Practice with all legislative efforts including drafting and tracking legislation, working with internal subject matter experts to develop the firm's state legislative agendas, and coordinating with external lobbyists and third-party groups. They will work to identify, improve, and drive efficiencies and fairness in the tax administration process.
This is a high-profile role offering significant room for career growth. Qualified candidates will have strong experience in tax policy, communications, and government affairs. Property Tax policy experience is required, and multi-state property tax experience is strongly preferred.
We will consider individuals who are ready for a promotion and currently at the Manager or Senior Manager level.
If this is you or someone you know, we would like to speak with you. Please submit your resume or contact us directly if you want to learn more.
Contact: Rebecca.Turton@Ryan.com or Andra.Kayem@ryan.com
Come be a part of the excitement at Ryan. We are a Great Place to Work!
Summary
The Legislative Affairs Director assists the Principal and the Advocacy Services Practice with directing, implementing, managing, coordinating, overseeing, and supervising multistate legislative efforts of the Firm, or the Firm's clients as needed. This includes, without limitation, drafting, reviewing, and tracking proposed state legislation that we support and oppose. They are the lead with internal subject matter experts developing the Firm's state legislative agendas and working through hearings, testimony, amendments, and all other legislative functions. The Director coordinates with external lobbyists, third party groups and other policy influencers and may be required to register as a lobbyist and give testimony.
The Legislative Affairs Director also assists the Practice Leader with drafting, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures pertaining to the Advocacy Services Practice. They will lead communications both internally and externally as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

People:

  • Leads development of legislative agendas for assigned states.
  • Coordinates with subject matter experts from Practices on content, amendments, and passage of legislation.
  • Coordinates testimony and may be called upon to testify.
  • Leads coordination with external groups and lobbyists in support of legislative efforts.
  • Provides legislative expertise to other departments where needed and may be asked to give written, PowerPoint and formal public presentations.
  • Supports Principals with political insights and tracking and policy campaign management.

Client:

  • Assists with and manages client-related state legislative efforts.
  • Develops client workplans and schedules associated project deliverables.
  • Prepares and conducts client presentations.
  • Reviews and reconciles client data and identifies tax issues to research.
  • Responds to client inquiries and requests from state agencies.
  • Researches and provides legislative insights, threats, opportunities and trends.

Value:

  • Plans and directs various aspects of the Firm's Legislative Affairs Practice.
  • Supports coordination of the Firm's multistate legislative agenda.
  • Assists in managing the Firm's relationship with its outside counsel and lobby groups.
  • Tracks and monitors tax legislation in various states.
  • Drafts and reviews proposed state tax legislation including amendments.
  • Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for the Firm.
  • Prepares and reviews state lobby reports as needed.
  • Maintains comprehensive database of public policy initiatives and facilitates status update meetings.
  • Performs research and advises on state tax legislative matters.
  • Writes communications documents some of which are: white papers, testimony, update documents (internal and external), persuasive one pagers, and more.
  • Manages complex state and local tax projects.
  • Negotiates tax resolutions with state agencies.
  • Negotiates tax issues, ideas and policies with elected officials, agencies, thought leaders and their staff members.
  • Assists with other projects as needed.

Education and Experience: Juris Doctor Degree ("JD") from an accredited law school and at least seven years related experience in a similar environment. Understanding of State and Local Tax policies and statutes. Experience in tax policy, communications and government affairs. Specifically, property tax policy experience is required. Multi-state property tax experience is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver's license required. License to practice law within the United States required. Membership to the American Bar Association preferred. May be required to register as a lobbyist.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job directly supervises employees in the Legislative Affairs Practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment:

  • Standard indoor working environment.
  • Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
  • Position requires regular interaction with coworkers, clients and elected and appointed government officials in person, via e-mail and telephone.
  • Requires some evening and weekend hours.
  • Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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