Archive for June 15th, 2012

Congressional committee seeks experienced counsel to advise on parliamentary procedures, draft legislation, monitor legislative proceedings, and prepare relevant Committee documents and memos.  Requires law degree, strong written and oral communication skills, flexible hours, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadline.  Experience with the legislative process preferred.  Email resume, two brief writing samples, and cover letter with subject line “counsel position” to email hidden; JavaScript is required — no phone calls or walk-ins.

Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Correspondent for economic policy issues, including tax, budget, manufacturing, banking, trade, pensions and Social Security.  Responsibilities include answering constituent correspondence, meeting with constituents, and assisting the economic policy advisor with research, memos and other assignments.  Candidate should have excellent writing and analytical skills, sound political judgment, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to take initiative.  Delaware ties a plus. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Northern California Democrat is now accepting applications for a full-time fellowship position to run through the end of the year. This position entails covering a wide range of issues and special projects that are important to the Congresswoman, some of which fall outside her Committee’s jurisdiction. In particular, the following issues represent the Congresswoman’s highest priorities in this portfolio including campaign finance, housing and foreclosure, and Iraq and religious freedom. Flexibility, writing skills and generalized “quick study” skills will be more important than issue-area expertise. A sense of humor will also be important. Applicants must be either college graduates or graduate students. Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.