Government, Industry Affairs, and Legal Administrator

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $50,000 to $70,000 DOE

The successful applicant will be a key member of the Government,Industry Affairs and Legal team at Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). This roleprovidesadministrativeand paralegalsupport to theteam.

Based intheKansas Cityarea,LMA istheleadingnationalmembership organization dedicated torepresentinglivestock auction markets and related businesses.We are looking for a detail-oriented administrative professional with strong communications and computer skills to allow the LMA team to best serve our members. Core functions of the job will include managing schedules,organizing,and updating data, preparing written communications, conducting legal research,monitoringdockets, andassistingthe team in Congressional and industry relations.

Minimumrequirementofan associatedegree ormore than 5 years of
relevant
workexperience.Additionaltraining or certifications in legal or paralegal studies are valued.

This position will report to theLMA General Counsel and VP of Risk Mitigation.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Maintains calendarsand coordinates scheduling,including schedulingcongressionalor other industry meetings.

• Createsandmaintainsvarious contact lists for members of Congress,Capitol Hill staff, industry leaders, LMA leaders, and other groups.Updatesthese contacts regularly.

• Prepares quality written correspondence, including drafting of emails, letters, and legal correspondence for reviewas well as providing revision and editing of department work product.

• Coordinates meeting registrations, travel, and lodging for team membersor LMA leadersattending external meetings.

• Assistswith organization of internal and external documentsincluding digital and hard copymaterials for meetings.
  

• Formatsdocuments and PowerPoint presentations.

• Creates summaries and transcriptionsofmeetings,hearings,andpresentations.

• Assistsinrecord keeping for LMAsPolitical Action Committee andpreparationofitsreports.

• Assistsin researching and tracking state and federal legislation.

• Completesrole-appropriatelegal researchincluding court docketmonitoringor Federal Register updates.

• Cross trainonotherduties as neededand supportteam with additional/necessary administrativeor legalduties.

Competencies

• Strongorganizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Detail-orientedand highly accountable.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Preferredproficiencyor willingness to learnsupportive platforms such asCanva,Emfluence, Dropbox, Copilot, Doodle polls, Forms, etc.

• Strong written communication skillsand professionalism.

• Ability to handle andmaintainconfidential information and situations.

• A respectfor the livestock industry and LMA member markets.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical and dental insurance.

• 401k with generous match.

• Annual discretionary bonus and profit sharing.

• Great work/life balance and so much more!

Required Education and Experience

A minimum of an associatedegree or a minimum of 5yearsrelevant work experience required.Additionaltraining or certifications in legal or paralegal studies are valued.Interest in agriculture industry and/or policy work are of added benefit.

Supervisory Responsibility

There is no supervisory responsibility for this position.

Work Environment

This joboperatesin a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers,scannersand filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

In the office setting, this is alargely sedentaryroleand the employee in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time. The employee must occasionallymove aboutinside the office to access file cabinets, officeequipmentand other employees. Some filing may berequiredwhich would require body positioning to move files and open file cabinets.Employee constantly operatesa computer and other office equipment such as phones, photocopiers,printersand scanners.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Flexibility in hours and work locationareallowedas approved by manager, but the employee must be available during the core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

Travel will not berequiredin this position.

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

About LMA

At Livestock Marketing Association,we'recommitted to the support and protection of the local livestock auction markets. Auctions are a vital part of the livestock industry, serving producersand assuring a fair, competitive price through the auction method of selling.

LMA is the voice for the auction markets on legislative and regulatory issues and in providing member services to maintain successful, viable marketing businesses and better service toall ofthe livestock producers who sell at auction.

LMAis an Equal Opportunity Employer.