Legislative Associate

Legislative Associate JOB TYPE Full-time DESCRIPTION Job Title: Legislative Associate Pay Range: $74,000-$85,000 Depending on Experience/Qualifications Location: Sacramento, CA EMPLOYER California Land Title Association POSITION SUMMARY: The Legislative Associate reports to the Executive Vice President and supports CLTA’s government affairs program as part of a small, collaborative team representing the California title insurance industry before the Legislature and state agencies. The role focuses on monitoring and evaluating legislation, communicating with Association members, committees, and other stakeholders, as well as fulfilling compliance obligations and providing administrative and staff support as needed. Over time, this role will offer candidates the opportunity to independently work with CLTA members and senior staff to develop and communicate policy positions, draft legislative language, and engage directly with legislative staff and stakeholders on issues affecting the California title insurance industry. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties in addition to the following may be assigned.) Legislative and Regulatory Duties: ● Run daily legislative reports, including bill introduction and amendment reports; ● Evaluate introduced and amended legislation for relevance to the title insurance industry; notify senior CLTA staff of items of potential significance; ● Maintain online legislative database, including bill positions, notes, and supporting documentation; ● Track key contacts, meetings, committee hearings, and other actions on relevant legislation; ● Communicate, in coordination with senior CLTA staff, with Assembly and Senate staff on legislative issues, including: bill information requests, amendment requests, and scheduling; ● Assist senior CLTA staff in the drafting of position letters as needed; distribute finalized position letters to legislators, committees, and other stakeholders; ● Plan, support, and attend CLTA Legislative Committee Meetings, either in-person or via conference call, twice a year; record and distribute minutes. ● Support CLTA government affairs functions with respect to regulatory matters as needed, including monitoring state agency rulemakings and assisting senior CLTA staff on regulatory issues affecting the title industry; Communication, Compliance and Administrative Duties: ● Draft content for, and provide input on, member communications and publications, including legislative summaries, annual reports, news articles, and general materials; ● Prepare and file lobbyist compliance reports and registration with California Secretary of State; ● Support CLTA-PAC administration, including preparing PAC check requests and deposits, tracking fundraisers and submitting RSVPs, and coordinating CLTA-sponsored fundraisers as needed; ● Support CLTA Litigation Committee, including facilitation of amicus request reviews, and assist senior CLTA staff and outside counsel with submission of amicus letters as needed; ● Assist executive staff with communications, scheduling, calendar management, and travel arrangements as needed; ● Assist with general office management and day-to-day operational support; ● Attend and provide on-site logistical support for annual CLTA Convention; QUALIFICATIONS: ● At least 1-3 years of relevant legislative, administrative, or association support experience; ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft, proofread, and edit professional correspondence and materials; ability to comprehend and distill complex legislation for communication preferred; ● Interest in or exposure to public policy, the legislative process, or regulatory affairs, with an aptitude for analysis and a desire to grow into more substantive policy work; ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, dependable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a positive and professional manner ● Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, managing shifting priorities with minimal supervision; ● Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential, political, and financial matters; ● Proficiency with standard office and productivity software; familiarity with legislative tracking software systems, such as Capitol Track, preferred; ● Familiarity with association management, legislative tracking, or nonprofit operations a plus; ● Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience, ranging from $74,000 to $85,000 per year. Upon completion of a 90-day probationary employment period, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, and a 401(k) retirement plan for vested employees. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. Management reserves the right to change, modify, and/ or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position for more than 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. Employer office is located in downtown Sacramento; employee must be willing to be physically present in an office setting during the initial training period, with the option for hybrid/remote work available thereafter. TO APPLY: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to hiring@clta.org with the subject line “Legislative Associate.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority review for those who apply by November 20, 2026.