Legislative Assistant Resume
Legislative assistants are responsible for helping legislators in the preparation of proposed legislations. They study the current laws and try to find out facts and figures that could be used in composing new legislation. In addition, they perform several administrative duties, attend meetings on behalf of the legislators, hear and solve issues of the people who have elected the legislators. Legislative assistants must cope with stressful and fast-paced environment involved in the job. They must also realize public obligations and help the community with their administrative skills.
Legislative Assistant Resume Sample
Anthony V. Gray
3136 Blackwell Street
Deering, AK 99736
Phone: 907-363-5519
Email: avgray@freemail.com
Objective:
To work as a legislative assistant and help the legislator in drafting new laws and becoming the voice of the constituents.
Summary of Skills:
- Office and personnel management skills
- Excellent knowledge of computer chart, table and graph formatting
- Great communicator with strong demographic knowledge
- Outstanding computer and coordination skills
- Proficient in handling administrative duties and performing constituent services
- Excellent knowledge of legislative, judicial and administrative systems
- Experienced in organizing and coordinating state legislative campaigns
- Thorough understanding of the state legislative procedures
- Expert in maintaining confidentiality and performing multiple tasks
- Knowledge of conducting research and analyzing constituent issues
Work Experience:
Legislative Assistant
U.S. Senator Steven Knight, Deering, AK
2011 - present
- Responsible for serving as a communicator between senator and constituents
- Schedule town meetings between senator and constituents to discuss issues needing immediate attention
- Offer administrative support and serve as a liaison for the senator
- Handle travel arrangements for the senator
- Research current laws and raise constituent's issues for settling
- Serve as a communication and public relations officer
Legislative Assistant
Vermont State Legislative Assembly, Deering, AK
2009 - 2011
- Helped in garnering support for the legislation
- Coordinated introduction of bills and tracked progress of pending legislation
- Drafted briefing reports and arranged for committee testimony
- Secured legal documents and prepared presentations for committee meetings
- Assisted in drafting press releases, and newsletters
- Handled community inquiries and helped in solving issues
- Represented the constituents in passing laws
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
Liberty Institute of Political Science, Deering, AK
2008
References:
Available upon request.
