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Employment Attorney in Washington, DC

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Mar 07,2018 Location Washington DC
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Public Interest

Attorney

Labor & Employment

Min 5 yrs required

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State Affairs Manager Responsibilities: Manage and ensure the accurate, appropriate, and continuous review, identification, monitoring and analysis of introduced state legislation and proposed regulations as well as memorialization of such initiatives for State Affairs. Coordinate the department’s response. Responsible for involvement with state political organizations. Work to ensure appropriate member, and as financially practicable staff, attendance at state political organization activities. Seek speaking and related participation opportunities at such events. Develop speeches, talking points, and other as needed materials for use at these meetings. Serve as primary staff attendee at such events whether local or out of state. Prepare responses to member and state component society requests regarding assigned topical state legislation, regulation, and related issues. Perform 50-state legislative/regulatory reviews of enacted laws / adopted regulations and related research, as needed. Manage one direct report. Advance state legislative and regulatory agenda through written communications as well as advocacy materials such as issue summaries/briefs, advocacy toolkits, testimony, and comment letters. Develop relationships with the medical community to create opportunities for coalition building. Work with the Director of State Affairs to develop state policy agenda and strategies. Assist in planning the biannual State Issues Forum and other activities related to Legislative Conference and Annual Meeting. Develop and maintain relevant content for the State Advocacy web page.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required preferably in political science, public policy or related disciplines. Master’s in related discipline or law degree from an accredited university preferred. 5+ years of experience in government affairs or association work. High level knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes. Knowledge of state health care issues a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other productivity focused tools. Strong computer skills to monitor state legislation and regulations via State Net, conduct research, preferably utilizing Westlaw. Strong legal and legislative research and writing skills.

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