Compliance and Reporting Coordinator (Election Law)

This position is eligible to participate in the firm’s flexible work program.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with attorneys on client-billable projects, business development and/or pro bono matters to meet the firm’s minimum billable hours’ expectations (1700 total chargeable hours of which 1500 should be client-billable)
• Monitor, communicate, and ensure compliance with reporting for state, local, and federal deadlines
• Prepare and file quarterly LD-2 (activity/expense) reports and semi-annual LD-203 (contributions and certifications) reports
• Collect internal records from corporate or firm lobbyists to verify billable hours, lobbying expenditures, and specific issues lobbied
• Prepare and submit disclosure/compliance reports on behalf of clients
• Research reporting requirements and prepare summaries and guidance for attorneys and clients
• Establish internal systems for monitoring deadlines, tracking all data received, report submissions, and other information
• Collect and securely maintain filing credentials and other information required to file submissions on behalf of clients
• Assist in the creation and documentation of Election Law practice processes, including procedures and checklists for maintaining calendars, outreach to clients, and organization of information
• Perform research in a variety of sources (e.g., publicly available databases, Westlaw/LexisNexis, scholarly research publications) and summarize findings to meet attorney and client needs
• At attorney’s direction, may act as a liaison with clients, government entities, and other external parties through written and oral communication

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

OTHER DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Meets the department’s expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network
• This description outlines the basic requirements of this position; it is not intended to be a complete description as other duties may be assigned

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $90,000 to $110,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Wiley’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.

• Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation status, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**This Organization Participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.