Legislator's Secretary
ぎいんひしょ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : General Clerical, Secretarial, and Receptionist Occupations
- Minor : Secretaries
Summary
A job that supports legislators' work, including schedule management, material preparation, research, and coordination of communications.
Description
Legislator's secretaries support the parliamentary and regional activities of national or local assembly members. They primarily handle schedule adjustments, visitor/phone/email correspondence, document creation, meeting minutes, collection and analysis of policy materials, and assist in lawmakers' decision-making. During legislative sessions, they manage committee affairs and prepare questions for debate; at district offices, they handle constituent services, election preparations, and support for street speeches, covering a wide range of duties. They also negotiate with policy research offices and administrative agencies, requiring strong coordination skills, accuracy, and flexibility. During elections, they provide operational and public relations support, necessitating tolerance for long hours and emergency responses.
Future Outlook
While influenced by election trends and political situations, the demand for support in political activities remains stable. There is a growing need for personnel skilled in ICT utilization and SNS operations.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Excellent Communication Skills / Good Team Player / Strong Confidentiality Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Discretionary Labor System / Full-time / Remote Possible / Travel / Weekend Work
Career Path
Legislator's Secretary (Apprentice) → Legislator's Secretary → Office Manager → Policy Advisor → Political Consultant
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Phone/Email Correspondence) / Meeting Minutes / Office Software / Policy Analysis / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English (Reading/Conversation) / Presentation Skills / SNS Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond in rapidly changing situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in bills or documents can cause problems. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly coordinate and negotiate with various stakeholders. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring broad knowledge in laws and policies is required. |
| Planning & Organization | To efficiently manage lawmakers' schedules and office operations. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to sudden troubles or requests. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is frequent long-hour work and emergency responses, requiring mental resilience under pressure. |
Related Qualifications
- Secretary Skills Proficiency Test
Aliases
- National Diet Member Secretary
- Parliamentary Secretary
- Political Secretary
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