Archive for September 12th, 2012

Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) is seeking full-time and part-time, unpaid interns for the 2012 fall session in her Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include answering telephones and greeting visitors, giving Capitol tours, collecting constituent information, attending briefings and hearings, and assisting administrative and legislative staff. Candidates must be highly motivated, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude [please cite The Brad Traverse Group]. The position is open immediately and start/end dates are flexible. North Carolina ties are preferred, but not required. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Job Title: Staff Attorney
Department: Legislative Branch
Agency: Senate
Hiring Organization: Office of the Legislative Counsel
Job Announcement Number: SLC-ATT-05-25-12
SALARY RANGE: $72,000.00 to $72,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 10, 2012 to Friday, October 12, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:  AD-0905-12/13
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15

Staff Attorneys prepare legislation for consideration by the United States Senate. Their work engages them in all areas of Federal law. Their clients include Senators, Senate committees and offices, and staff members of Senators and Senate committees and offices. A Staff Attorney works with 3 to 6 other attorneys under the supervision of a more senior attorney who in turn reports to the Legislative Counsel. The position of Staff Attorney is full-time and at times requires substantial overtime.

DUTIES:

Responsibilities of the Staff Attorney include the following:

- Drafting bills, resolutions, amendments, and conference reports for Senators and committees and offices of the Senate.
- Analyzing proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and constitutionality.
- Working closely with Senate staff and coworkers to analyze proposed policy and its implications and to produce professional quality legislation.
- Using legal research databases and editing draft legislation using the Office drafting software on a networked personal computer system.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The Office is seeking applicants with the following qualities:

(1) Enrollment in, or graduation from, a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
(2) A record of academic excellence, evidenced by ranking in the upper third of the applicant’s law school class.
(3) An ability to write clearly and concisely.
(4) No substantial participation with any political party or cause.
(5) A belief that public service can be interesting and challenging.

EDUCATION:

A Staff Attorney must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of a State or become a member within 1 year after joining the Office.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

This position is nonpartisan and nonpolitical and is filled on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement, writing ability, and a personal interview.

BENEFITS:

You will earn annual vacation leave and sick leave.

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program.

Tuition reimbursement and public transit subsidies may be available.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned. You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please mail your completed application so that it is postmarked by closing date. If hand-delivered, be sure your application is received by the closing date.

Mail your completed application to:

U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel
Attn: Recruitment Committee
SD-668
Washington, DC 20510

***Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.**

Please submit the following documents to apply for this position:

- A current resume that includes all experience, education, training, outside activities, and other information relative to the position.
- An official transcript of your law school grades.
- Actual class standing from law school (or estimated class standing, if your law school does not rank students).
- A legal writing sample of 10 pages or less that is written solely by yourself and not published under the name of any other person.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Senate Recruitment Committee
Phone: 202-224-6461
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Agency Information:
U.S. Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel
SD-668
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20510

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified canddiates will be referred to the Recruitment Committee for further consideration and possible interview.

***Only applicants chosen to be interviewed will be notified of the outcome.***

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Northwestern Democrat seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for an internship beginning immediately and lasting through mid-December 2012.  Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed.  Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Progressive Senator seeks a Legislative Director to manage an active and progressive legislative agenda.  The LD is responsible for managing the Senator’s aggressive legislative agenda, both on the floor and in committees.  Chief duties include active and supportive supervision of legislative staff, directing floor action, and managing the overall legislative operations for the office.   Successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of Hill experience as an LD or a senior Legislative Assistant.  Excellent writing, analytical, organizational and managerial skills are required. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221851 as the job referral number in the subject line.