Job Description
Job Description Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP has an opening for a political law associate attorney with 0 to 4 years of experience to work in its San Francisco Bay Area office (San Rafael).
Nielsen Merksamer is one of the preeminent political law, government law, and lobbying firms in the country. O
Ur Political Law Attorneys Have Extensive Client Contact And Assist In Advising The Regulated Community Of Corporations, Individuals, Nonprofits, Trade Associations, Political And Independent Expenditure Committees, And Other Public And Private Sector Clients Regarding Campaign Finance, Lobby Disclosure, And Government Ethics Laws, Including
- Conducting legal research and providing guidance on a wide variety of federal, state, and local campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws.
- Counseling on the formation and maintenance of ballot measure and independent expenditure committees.
- Overseeing the preparation of campaign finance and lobbying reports.
- Developing and delivering presentations on political law compliance issues in client trainings, seminars, and conferences.
- Advising on nonprofit compliance and governance issues.
Candidates must possess strong academic credentials (top 20%) and excellent research and writing skills. Experience with government, political, regulatory, or similar work experience is a plus, although not mandatory. The firm has a team-oriented culture, and there may be opportunities for a flexible, hybrid work schedule.
Salary & Benefits Nielsen Merksamer offers a competitive salary. The annual salary range for this position, firm-wide, is $160,000 to $200,000+, based on factors including but not limited to: local market data, the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, longevity, and pertinent degrees, licensing, and certifications. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations for the applicant’s wage in the event of hire.
Nielsen Merksamer Offers The Following Competitive Benefits - Health care for employee and qualified dependents including:
- Medical (with HRA for some plans)
- Dental/Vision
- Life/AD&D/LTD
- EAP with Mental Health resources
- FSA/Dependent Care
- 401(k)
- Discretionary Bonus
- On-site exercise equipment, outdoor walking path
- Office on the Bay with access to major thoroughfares
- Generously stocked kitchen with beverages/snacks
Additional Documents Required Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript.
Additional Information Nielsen Merksamer requires all employees and partners to be fully vaccinated or to provide an accommodation request.
Nielsen Merksamer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.
Please submit cover letter and resume to apply@nmgovlaw.com
Please, no phone calls.
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