Seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Government Affairs Department of a reputable legal firm in Downtown Albany! In this role, you will be intrinsic to the success of the organization by being the front lines of communication between the clients and legislative offices. This opportunity will come with several perks including a competitive salary, profit sharing plan, generous health insurance benefits, employer paid life and long-term disability, voluntary dental and vision benefits, and parking provided.

Requirements:
-Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management
-Be a self-starter, and able to work within a collaborative environment.
-Knowledge of legislative process or previous direct work experience with the NYS Legislature, lobbying or law firm, or membership organization, preferred but not required.
-Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
-Associate degree or higher, or at least 2 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities:
-Direct communication with clients and legislative offices, scheduling meetings, maintaining meeting schedules
-Assisting with client lobby days, database entry and maintenance, time recording and billing, direct support for government affairs staff, and other general administrative duties as assigned.
-Familiarity and competency with Microsoft Office suite and web-based meeting platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.