legislative advocate

<p>**LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE OF A MAJOR AIRPORT IN CT, NC, SC, VA **</p><p>**Willingness to travel more than 50%**</p><p>Position is subject to pre-employment background checks.</p><p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<br/>Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not limit or restrict the tasks which may be assigned, which are subject to change at any time.</p><p>As directed by the ILA Executive Office and ILA State &amp; Local Managing Director/Deputy Managing Director:<br/>1. Direct all state legislative, political, and lobbying activities for the Association in assigned states.<br/>2. Track and conduct research and analysis on firearms and hunting-related bills. Timely report same to NRA.<br/>3. Engage directly in legislative lobbying on Second Amendment issues by establishing and maintaining strong and productive personal contacts among elected and appointed officials and staff with jurisdiction over issues affecting the Association.<br/>4. Develop and execute overall strategy and message development in conjunction with Director, State and Local division and other ILA Divisions for designated region or state assignments.<br/>5. Successfully advance Second Amendment legislative efforts in the face of well-organized opposition, negative publicity, and strong public and media resistance.<br/>6. Coordinate with state affiliate organizations to successfully advance the Association's legislative agenda and targeted Association involvement in political races and activities.<br/>7. Manage and execute political action committee activities in state-level elections. Must responsibly, professionally, and positively represent the Association to its membership and public officials in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.<br/>8. Coordinate with ILA/Grassroots to mobilize efforts on key legislation affecting Association membership.<br/>9. Work with legislative assistant and legislative aide and other stakeholders to draft legislative and political communications to membership and public officials as needed.<br/>10. Submit weekly reports on legislative and political matters in assigned states to the Director and communicate with NRA Board of Director Members on said matters as necessary or as directed.<br/>11. Submit accurate and timely expense reporting; demonstrate responsible stewardship of the Association's financial resources.</p><p>REQUIRED EDUCATION: BA/BS</p><p>REQUIRED BACKGROUND: 3-5 years successful government affairs experience in a similar capacity</p><p>REQUIRED SKILLS: Demonstrated successful organizational, communication, advocacy, analytical, and coalition-building skills. Knowledge of and support for the Second Amendment and commitment to preserving the Constitution of the United States.</p><p>Essential Physical Requirements:<br/>Attend and participate in face-to-face meetings and gatherings in furtherance of legislative advocacy efforts, communicating in written and oral forms, accurately understand and interpret communication from others, reading or similar processing of information, analyzing, researching, exchange information, air and/or land-based travel, computer use. Extensive travel is required to and from all assigned regions during state legislative sessions and throughout the year to build and maintain effective and productive working relationships with legislators.</p><p>Essential Cognitive Functions:<br/>Read or similar processing of information, analyze, research, generate written work, independent problem solving, control emotions in the face of strong opposition and personal/public/media negative attention, effectively handle and resolve to the satisfaction of the NRA difficult situations involving interactions with others, demonstrated self-management to accomplish assigned tasks to meet deadlines and in overall timely manner. Identify, recognize, determine effective means to persuade others to support NRA proposed legislative efforts and NRA endorsed candidates. Effective comprehension of views and materials developed by stakeholders and opposition. Effective avoidance of avoidable conflicts with persons and organizations whose support is needed by NRA. Develop personal and organizational credibility to promote NRA agenda.</p><p>Only those applicants meeting requirements will be contacted for additional information.</p><p>To apply, send resume with cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, and salary expectations to careers@nrahq.org</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to $135,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Describe your thoughts on the Second Amendment</li><li>Have you reviewed the salary for this position?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Lobbyist: 5 years (Required)</li><li>coalition building: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Willingness to travel:</p><ul><li>50% (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

MidAtlantic territory Lobbyist

Journey Center for Safety and Healing

<div><p>The Justice System Advocate assists victims of domestic violence and related crimes by providing a full range of services including assistance with compensation claims, crisis intervention, court support, case status, community referrals, community awareness, and performs related duties as needed.</p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</b>:</p><ul><li>
Provide crisis intervention and emergency assistance by making immediate assessment of needs and make referrals to other community resources</li><li>
Assist with applications for State Victim Assistance Compensation by obtaining necessary information and documents, filling out and processing required paperwork, and following case through payment of bills; Coordinate with victim service providers and the Ohio Attorney General&rsquo;s Office</li><li>
Orient victims to the criminal justice system by explaining procedural status of criminal proceedings or cases; Provide court support to victims</li><li>
Initiate case records and provide necessary documentation of case activities in a timely manner to the JSA Coordinator</li><li>
Act as an advocate for victims to ensure their needs are addressed by the community and criminal justice system; Confer with law enforcement and prosecutors on the status of cases and assist with preparation of temporary protection orders, reimbursement claims, and other processes designed to protect the rights of victims</li><li>
Provide support to victims and family during interviews with law enforcement officers, attorneys, and court personnel; Explain criminal justice system rights to victim</li><li>
Provide victims with follow-up contacts relating to case status/disposition, information such as charges filed, status of criminal proceedings, terms and conditions of probation, and parole hearings and release date, if applicable</li><li>
Promote Journey Center and its Justice System Advocacy program through community meetings</li><li>
Facilitate weekly support group for domestic violence victims</li><li>
Maintain positive working relationships internally and with assigned courts and municipalities</li></ul><p><b>
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>
Respect, understand, and promote Journey Center&rsquo;s mission, vision, values, and goals</li><li>
Complete agency orientation and training to meet job requirements</li><li>
Assumes other responsibilities and duties as directed or assigned</li></ul><p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent years of experience required</li><li>
Working with victims of domestic violence preferred</li><li>
Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver&rsquo;s license and appropriate insurance coverage; Must maintain appropriate driving record</li><li>
Must be available for extended and non-traditional work hours; Ability to tailor work hours to meet needs of families</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics</b></p><ul><li>
Considerable knowledge of criminal justice system, crisis intervention practices, interviewing, community resources, crime victimization, victim&rsquo;s rights, and advocacy techniques</li><li>
Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, windows application capabilities</li><li>
Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention</li><li>
Ability to address crisis situations which require prompt decision and action</li><li>
Knowledge of safety issues</li><li>
Knowledge of social, emotional, and personal aspects of domestic violence</li><li>
Working knowledge of community resources available for adult victims of domestic violence</li><li>
Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment</li><li>
Ability to analyze problems and develop a plan of action/correction</li><li>
Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines</li><li>
Demonstrated sound judgment and outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>
Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness</li><li>
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, board members, accrediting bodies, grantors, funding bodies, clients, volunteers, and the general public</li><li>
Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Working ability to communicate effectively with victims, defendants, law enforcement, and court personnel; coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with courts, agencies, and individuals</li><li>
Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment</li><li>
Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, windows application capabilities</li><li>
Commitment to child abuse and domestic violence prevention</li><li>
Experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations</li><li>
Maintain a positive attitude</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing the operations of Journey Center for Safety and Healing</li><li>
Ability to incorporate Journey Center&rsquo;s Values into assigned duties</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to perform job responsibilities with multiple levels and without elevators</li><li>
Must be able to provide services at various locations</li><li>
Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis</li><li>
Regular and predictable attendance</li></ul><p></p><p><i><br>
This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Journey Center for Safety and Healing. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder&rsquo;s responsibility.</i></p></div>

Justice System Advocate

Imperial Legal

<p>Min 5000/- pm stipend for freshers and</p><p>UPTO 20,000/- pm for advocates with basic working knowledge of District and High Courts</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary<br/>Contract length: 12 months</p><p>Pay: ₹7,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Associate Advocate

Ganpati Legal Associates

<p>Attending court dates, drafting, assisting in research case law, attending court proceedings, office work</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fresher, Internship<br/>Contract length: 3 months</p><p>Pay: From &#8377;5,000.00 per month</p><p>Expected hours: 40 &ndash; 48 per week</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Sodala, Jaipur, Rajasthan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>total work: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Fresher Advocate

Intelligent iOud Co.

<p>We are looking for a Saudi national for the role of Collector and Government Relations Officer, responsible for managing overdue debts, negotiating payment arrangements, and ensuring compliance with debt collection laws. Simultaneously, this role requires building and maintaining positive relationships with government entities, monitoring policies, and advocating for the organization's interests in the regulatory environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Initiate communication with debtors to negotiate payment arrangements.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of debt collection activities and agreements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with debt collection laws and ethical standards.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization.</li><li>Analyze proposed policies and assess their impact on the organization.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to advocate for organizational interests to government officials.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders.</li><li>Draft reports, briefings, and presentations for government officials.</li><li>Ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, political science, public relations).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Knowledge of debt collection laws, regulations, and government structures.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with government representatives.</li><li>Experience in both debt collection and government relations is beneficial.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼10,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your salary expectation?</li><li>Are you a Saudi national?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Government Relations: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>

Government Relations Officer (GRO) - Saudi National

Shelter Insurance

<div><div>A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!</div><div></div><div>
Government Relations Counsel</div><div>
$90,002 - $131,331 minimum starting pay</div><div>
Job Level: Manager</div><div></div><div>
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.</div><div></div><div>
What You Will Be Doing:</div><div></div><div>
Assist the Vice President of External Relations in the development and formulation of the Companies' official position on legislative and regulatory matters, and act as the Companies' representative to effectively communicate its corporate philosophy to legislative and regulatory bodies. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political matters that may affect the Companies' operations. Research and draft legislative and regulatory language as needed. Foster strategic relationships with, and serve as Companies' liaison to, legislative and regulatory bodies, the insurance industry in general, and to its trades and guaranty associations in particular.</div><div></div><div>
What We're Looking For:</div><ul><li>
A relationship builder who is trusted, creative, collaborative, persuasive, dependable and possesses high ethical standards.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior negotiation skills to effectively interact with legislators and regulators, and an ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of people from a variety of sectors and settings.</li><li>
Typically requires at least three years of experience in legal practice (law firm or in-house), or government relations, or insurance litigation and/or regulation.</li><li>
Law degree and admission to a state Bar is required; admission to the Bar in the State of Missouri is preferred, but not required.</li><li>
Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process.</li><li>
Willingness to develop thorough understanding of insurance industry and Companies' operations through in-house and/or industry courses as appropriate.</li><li>
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.</li></ul><div></div><div><i>
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:</i></div><ul><li>
Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance</li><li>
Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)</li><li>
Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays</li><li>
Vitality Wellness Program</li><li>
&quot;Dress for Your Day&quot; Dress Code</li><li>
Flexible Scheduling</li><li>
And much more!</li></ul><div></div><div>
#IND1#</div><div></div><div>
If interested, please apply by:</div>
01/18/2026</div><div></div>

Government Relations Counsel

Animal Legal Defense Fund

<div>Description:
<p><b>
Who We Are:</b></p><p>
The Animal Legal Defense Fund&rsquo;s mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The Animal Legal Defense Fund accomplishes this mission by filing high-impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training to prosecutors to assure that animal abusers are held accountable for their crimes, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, advocating for strong enforcement of regulations that protect animals and appropriate regulation of industries that impact them and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.</p><p><b>
Role</b> <b>Description:</b></p><p>
The Legislative Affairs Program Fellow will develop resources and execute strategic legislative activities to advance priority animal protection legislation. The Legislative Affairs Fellow is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned projects, including ensuring the completion of all necessary outreach, research, and writing. The Legislative Affairs Fellow is exposed to a wide range of policy initiatives where they will gain experience with - and knowledge of - animal protection issues, legislative campaigns, and advocacy work at the local, state, and federal level. This is a remote position, however, only candidates in the Greater Washington DC area will be considered.</p><p><b>
How You Will Make</b> <b>A</b> <b>Difference:</b></p><p>
Legislative Affairs Program Fellowships further the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.</p><ul><li>
Provide in-house expertise for staff on questions concerning legislation including tracking and analysis.</li><li>
Develop skills through participating in legislative campaigns at the local, state, and federal level, with a particular focus on federal legislation.</li><li>
Manage drafting, editing, and submission of support/opposition memos and testimony on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.</li><li>
Work with Communications and other departments to answer questions on Legislative Affairs Program work and to propose, draft, proof, and/or edit content on legislation.</li><li>
Coordinate, as needed, with other programs, including the Litigation Program, Criminal Justice Program, Animal Law Program, and Pro Bono Programs.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver presentations for professional conferences, fundraising events, etc. when needed.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the Legislative affairs Program and the Animal Legal Defense Fund&rsquo;s strategic objectives and mission.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<p>
 <b>We</b> <b>Are Looking</b> <b>For</b> <b>Candidates With:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor, excellent performance in law school, and admission (either anticipated or already granted) to practice law in at least one state;</li><li>
Understand and be committed to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund;</li><li>
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines;</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;</li><li>
Excellent legal research and writing skills;</li><li>
Solutions-oriented mindset;</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented work environment;</li><li>
Experience with basic software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet browsers;</li><li>
Commitment to working with integrity;</li><li>
A commitment to building and participating in an inclusive workplace;</li><li>
The ability to travel periodically for staff meetings and retreats (estimated 1-3 trips annually);</li><li>
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
We Offer Competitive</b> <b>Compensation</b> <b>With</b> <b>Excellent</b> <b>Benefits,</b> <b>Including:</b></p><ul><li>
Starting annual salary of $71,509 for most geographic locations.
</li><li>For candidates located within 25 miles of Washington D.C. starting pay is $75,273</li></ul><p>
To ensure salary equity, we do not negotiate salary outside of the published starting rate. Rate is determined by role, using set geographical factors;</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive health care, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer paid); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) are also available;</li><li>
Generous paid time-off provisions:
</li><li>192 hours of PTO;</li><li>
19 paid holidays;</li><li>
1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment;</li><li>
16 weeks paid parental leave</li><li>
401k plan with a 5% employer contribution after one year of employment;</li><li>
Alternative work schedules (at manager&rsquo;s discretion);</li><li>
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a core value for the Animal Legal Defense Fund.</li></ul><p><b>
Additional</b> <b>Information:</b></p><ul><li>
Legislative Affairs Fellow is a full-time, exempt position, beginning in Spring of 2026 and lasting for approximately two years. This is a bargaining unit position.
</li><li>Full-time</li><li>
Remote</li><li>
Work is performed in a home office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, software, and keyboards.</li></ul><p>
This is a U.S. based position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Hired individuals will also be required to provide a personal United States address and to work primarily from that address.</p><p>
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing an employment environment which is welcoming of persons from diverse backgrounds and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and in which all legal rights of our employees are recognized and protected. ALDF conducts all internal and external operations, programs, and employment-related decision making (including hiring decisions) without regard to actual or perceived race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, disability or medical condition (including physical, intellectual, or psychiatric), sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, age, or other protected category, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws.
</p><p>Consistent with the organization&rsquo;s mission, our offices and events are free of animal products and byproducts.</p><p>
The application deadline for this position is January 25, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to apply early as we may make a decision before the deadline closes.</p></div>

Fellow

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