Government and Government Relations Attorney in Chicago, IL

Public Interest

Chicago, IL

Government and Government Relations Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

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Job Title: Legislative Counsel at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)

Experience: Minimum of one year's experience in law practice, government, or government relations. Legislative or policy experience at the state level preferred.

Salary: Starting at $85,000 per year, but may be higher based on relevant experience.

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ULC), a nonprofit organization representing state governments.

Overview: The ULC has been drafting and seeking enactment of nonpartisan state legislation since 1892 in areas where uniformity among states is desirable. The organization's products include over a hundred uniform and model laws in various areas of law.

Job Description:

- Provide support for ULC commissioners in enacting uniform laws in state legislatures
- Organize coalitions of local advocates and draft testimony for committee hearings
- Communicate complex legal information quickly and clearly to non-lawyers
- Liaise with other organizations and work closely with state legislators to build support for enactment of uniform laws
- Research and write memos about potential new projects and assist with in-house legal tasks
- Attend legislative hearings and meetings with stakeholders
- Work a hybrid or remote schedule after a training period
- Travel may be required, particularly during prime state legislative session months
- Attendance at the ULC's annual meeting and occasional weekend meetings is required

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Experience working collaboratively with other organizations
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Creativity, professionalism, and ability to adapt to changing legislative and legal demands
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to take ownership and solve problems quickly
- . degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- Minimum of one year's experience in law practice, government, or government relations
- Legislative or policy experience at the state level preferred
- Experience in areas of law in which the ULC has drafted uniform acts may be helpful

Compensation and Benefits:

- Starting salary of $85,000 per year, but may be higher based on relevant experience
- Competitive benefits package including a 35-hour work week, flex-schedules, and the ability to work from home
- Health, disability, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Cafeteria plan for pre-tax salary reduction of health coverage and other benefits
- Twelve weeks of parental leave (after 12 months of full-time work for ULC)
- Twelve-and-a-half paid holidays and two paid personal leave days annually
- Three weeks of paid vacation time annually
- Six days of sick leave annually
- Retirement plan with employer contributions

Application Procedures:

- Deadline for applications is May 10, 2025
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- The ULC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workforce.