Overview
Government Affairs Specialist Jobs in Lansing, MI at Warner Norcross + Judd
Title: Government Affairs Specialist
Company: Warner Norcross + Judd
Location: Lansing, MI
Description
About the Position
Warner Norcross + Judd is seeking aGovernment Affairs Specialist to join our team in Lansing. This role will assist our Lansing office Executive Partner to ensure office and business operations run smoothly and that client needs are met in our busy governmental affairs office.
About The Opportunity
Responsibilities:
- Work with the firm's governmental affairs team to schedule meetings and host events with legislators and departments officials
- Develop and maintain relationships with legislative scheduling staff, including key departmental scheduling staff to assist the firm's governmental affairs team with quick access to meetings
- Work with SOS systems and FEC to file campaign finance and lobby reports for the firm and clients
- Participate in governmental affairs team meetings and legislative committee hearings to assist with transcription as needed
- Work in cooperation with the firm's governmental affairs team and marketing team to track legislation and create legislative summaries for internal and external use
- Responsible for PAC filing, and lobbying reports
- Prepare and proofread correspondence, memos, forms, and other documents in proper form, ranging from simple to very complex while fully utilizing firm technology
- Support client "lobby days" by coordinating logistics between clients, legislators, and internal stakeholders, including scheduling meetings and organizing events
- Support the integration of AI tools into governmental affairs workflows to improve efficiency
- Assist with special events and initiatives aligned with firm culture and community engagement
- Perform select project-based governmental affairs support work in a legal assistant or paralegal-support capacity, which may be billable in accordance with firm guidelines and client requirements
- Act as the Lansing Office Manager by performing additional administrative tasks and working closely with the Regional Office Administrator to ensure that the office runs smoothly
The Government Affairs Specialist embodies the Firm's foundational values by demonstrating teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, attorneys, and staff to deliver seamless support; service by providing timely, accurate support that strengthens the firm's Government Affairs practice group; adaptability by navigating a dynamic environment with flexibility, sound judgment, and responsiveness to shifting priorities;respect by cultivating professional, ethical, and constructive relationships that are grounded in trust, accountability and clear communication; and excellence by maintaining high standards of work, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the current processes.
The above list is not intended to be all inclusive but provides a general framework for the position. Other related responsibilities will arise from time to time and be assigned to department members.
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 25 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office.
Competencies:
- Attention to detail/thoroughness
- Effective and professional communication skills
- Adaptability
- Forward thinking
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Initiative
- Self-awareness
- Positive attitude
About You
Experience, Education and Training:
- Associates degree or equivalent experience
- Event planning and organization experience
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Positive attitude and supportive of firm initiatives
- Ability to handle confidential and privileged information with discretion
About Warner
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on X @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
- Generous PTO and leave policies
- Firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
About Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride + Profit…in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
- Lockstep Compensation – Our compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other
- Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
- Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
- Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.
Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.
