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The Ford Agency

Legislative Researcher

Pay: $65,000–$72,000/yr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 8 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.

$78,639 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

-18% projected decline

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Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Legislative Researcher for a well-established association focused on compliance and regulatory issues. This role centers on researching, synthesizing, and presenting complex legislation across multiple publications, turning dense regulatory information into clear, accessible content for a broad range of audiences. If you have a talent for breaking down complicated material and enjoy writing for varied readers, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

Research and analyze relevant new legislation and regulations Summarize laws, regulations, and other materials for surveys Screen, proofread and edit various bills and update compliance service chapters Act as the primary editor for multiple association publications

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree 2+ years of experience in legal research, writing, and editing Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills Comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory processes Working experience with online legal research databases

Compensation:

$65,000 - $72,000 Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area and available to start immediately. The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients. To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com .