Public Policy Analyst – Temporary

March 7, 2026

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About the position Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Public Policy Analyst - Temporary. This is a hybrid position in our Washington DC office. This is a temporary assignment expected to continue through the end of the year; however, the duration is subject to change based on business needs. We welcome college students graduating in May 2025 who are looking to begin their careers in a top-tier global law firm. The Analyst will have primary responsibility for the Finance and Fintech (FFA) practice group's public-facing publication, InfoBytes, and undertake other legislative monitoring and policy review work. Under the guidance of the Public Policy Senior Analyst, the Analyst will contribute to our current review of the department to standardize and expand existing services. Responsibilities • Produce content for the FFA's public blog and newsletter: InfoBytes. • Monitor, research, analyze and summarize federal and state government actions impacting financial services institutions. • Monitor, research and track agency-specific enforcement activities. • Write alerts, edit and maintain the InfoBytes blog. • Coordinate attorney reviews for the blog and weekly newsletter. • Conduct in-depth research and analysis of the impact of policy changes for attorneys and industry. • Monitor government, news and industry publications for regulatory and enforcement developments. • Cover and summarize government agency events, as well as House and Senate hearings. • Provide support for other areas of interest to the firm, such as privacy matters, artificial intelligence, data centers, etc. • Respond to ad-hoc research requests from multiple attorneys often with tight deadlines. • Assist with other relevant tasks and projects on an as-needed basis. Requirements • At least two years of work or educational experience with research- and writing-based responsibilities. • Demonstrated experience undertaking similar work in a similar environment. • Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills. • Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce engaging, consistently high-quality and client-ready written output, with minimal supervision. • Excellent attention to detail, including a high proficiency in proofreading. • Excellent time management and organizational skills. • Proficiency in bolthires Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working with PDFs required. • Competency in the use of key legislative tracking products and legal resources. • Knowledge of consumer financial services sector preferred but not essential. • A creative self-starter, confident in dealing with multiple stakeholders and assignments. • Flexibility to adjust hours to meet attorney requests and weekly deadlines. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of consumer financial services sector preferred but not essential. Benefits • Paid sick leave where required by location. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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