Posts Tagged ‘Counsel’

Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle immigration and other issues as assigned.  SIGNIFICANT IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.  JD required.  Significant Hill/political experience strongly preferred.  Must be a team player, a strong writer, and able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still maintaining a positive attitude.  This is not an entry-level position–please no recent graduates.  Please e-mail resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight (Democratic staff) seeks Counsel or Professional Staff. Responsibilities will include researching and developing topics for investigation, reviewing documents, drafting letters and memos, and preparing for hearings. Interested applicants must be excellent writers with the ability to work independently. Congressional oversight and/or investigative experience strongly preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 222019 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• job senate 222019 counsel

Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle tax issues.  Individual will be responsible for: staffing the Senator’s work on relevant committees; monitoring pending legislation in assigned issue areas; drafting amendments and bills; recommending legislative strategies within issue area and identifying leadership opportunities for the Senator; meeting with constituents and preparing briefing materials for the Senator.  Hill experience required.  Salary commensurate with experience.  This not an entry-level position.  Qualified candidates will be independent self-starters with a demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.  They will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.  Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and two *short* writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The House Committee on Ethics seeks an attorney for the position of counsel in the Office of Advice and Education. The Committee’s Office of Advice and Education is responsible for providing a high volume of ethics advice, education, and training to Members of Congress and their staff through frequent telephone calls, in-person meetings, and written work product.  This is a non-partisan position which requires the ability to serve all members of Congress equally and refrain from political or partisan activity.  Candidates must possess outstanding analytical and written and oral communication skills, as well as the sound judgment necessary to evaluate the sensitive matters that arise before the Committee.  Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:  government ethics, ethics counseling, criminal law, securities law, civil litigation, administrative investigations, and adjudications.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Please fax resume, cover letter, and brief  writing sample to 202-225-7392 or email to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• office of advice and education
• counsel house committee on ethics office of advice and education salaries
• ethics committee capitol hill
• house committee on ethics office of advice and education staff salaries
• house ethics committee on advice and education
• office of advice and education house committee on ethics ethics counsel vacancy

Republican Senator seeks a Counsel to handle judiciary, energy, natural resources and transportation issues.  Applicant must be detail oriented, entrepreneurial, have strong communication and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Applicants must have three to five years legislative hill experience and a law degree.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 222006 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senate Subcommittee seeks a Counsel with extensive legal background to provide legal analyses and advice on legislative and non-legislative issues before Subcommittee and full Committee.  Individual must have an understanding of the legislative process; expertise in federal personnel or labor law preferred.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing and developing legislative initiatives, advising the Senator on issues before the subcommittee, assisting in the preparation and convening of hearings and markups, and the preparation of memoranda and floor statements.  The position requires outstanding oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 222003 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senator Mark Kirk seeks Counsel to oversee judiciary and telecommunications portfolio, possibly more.  Applicant must have 3+ years of legislative experience and a law degree.  Email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required with “Counsel” in the subject line. No phone calls/ drop-ins please.

Republican Senator seeks a policy advisor or counsel to handle labor issues and government management.  A JD or Master’s Degree in Public Policy or related field is desired, but not required.  Minimum 5 years professional experience required. Email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Senator seeks Counsel to handle appropriations, judiciary, justice, and homeland security issues.  Applicant must be detail oriented,  a self-starter, have strong communication and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Applicants must have three to five years legislative hill experience and a law degree.  Please email resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle committee work. This is a senior position working in an area of highest priority for the Senator. Applicants should have significant experience in energy and/or environmental policy. The incumbent will be responsible for planning legislative strategy, drafting bills and amendments, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Please email resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls please.

Republican Senator seeks Counsel to handle appropriations, judiciary, justice, homeland security, and transportation issues.  Applicant must be detail oriented,  a self-starter, have strong communication and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Applicants must have three to five years legislative hill experience and a law degree.  Please email resume and cover letter to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic Senator seeks a Counsel to serve on his Judiciary subcommittee staff. Strong legal research, analysis, and communications skills are required, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, collegial environment.  Hill experience preferred.  Please email resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. No phone calls please.

Western Democratic Senator seeks senior legislative advisor to handle tax, budget, appropriations, telecom and judiciary issues.  Applicants should have demonstrated experience in most of these issue areas and the ability to identify leadership opportunities, capability to drive comprehensive reform efforts, and strong written and oral communication skills.  Responsibilities will include constant monitoring of legislative developments, professionally representing the Senator, formulating strategic policy agenda, working closely with state offices and ensuring senior staff and the Senator are abreast of important developments.  Master’s or law degree preferred, and Hill or related experience required. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

The House Committee on Ethics seeks an experienced person to serve in a shared position as Counsel to the Chairman, with duties in the Chairman’s personal office as well. The Chairman-designate for the 113th Congress is Representative K. Michael Conaway. The Counsel to the Chairman serves as the liaison between the Chairman and the non-partisan staff director of the Committee, advises the Chairman on recommendations from the Committee staff, reviews documents for the Chairman’s signature and provides other services related to the Committee or the personal office as the Chairman may require. The vast majority of the Counsel’s time is likely to be focused on Committee work. The Committee’s responsibilities include conducting investigations and adjudicatory and disciplinary proceedings regarding Members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as maintaining an active program that provides advice, education and training on the ethics rules to Members and staff. The Committee is bipartisan (evenly divided) and requires bipartisan agreement to move Committee matters forward. Most of the work of the Committee is conducted by authorization of the Chairman and Ranking Member together. This position calls for strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work with staff and Members across the aisle. The counsel is required by Committee rules to conduct their duties in a non-partisan manner, and to observe the strict confidentiality rules of the Committee. Experience in congressional ethics or related fields is helpful, but not required. Please forward resume and cover letter by e-mail to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Democratic committee staff seeks an attorney to handle a variety of issues, with emphasis on elections, campaign finance, contracts, and Senate rules and procedures.  Requirements: Minimum of three years’ legal experience; active law license.  Applicant must show interest in and knowledge of policy issues related to elections and government reform.  Highly desirable are experience on a Senate committee, personal office, or Leadership office, and work related to elections.  Successful applicant will have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment where sound political judgment and strong legal skills are essential.  Finalists will be required to demonstrate outstanding research, writing and editing skills.  Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221893 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democrat seeks Senior Economic Policy Advisor/Counsel to handle a committee portfolio of issues that include, but are not limited to, tax, budget, Social Security.  Applicants must have strong background in tax policy, superior oral and written communication skills, and the ability to generate new ideas.   Previous Hill experience preferred.  Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume and salary history to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Press the Google +1 Button Below to View Content

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 seeks a Counsel to handle a committee portfolio.  Individual must be knowledgeable of current legislative and non-legislative issues and have a thorough understanding of the legislative process and the Senate’s organization and procedures.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing legislative developments and recommending strategies on bills and amendments, advising the Senator during hearings and markups, and the preparation of memorandums, floor statements and speeches.  The position requires outstanding oral communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct strong legal research and analysis.  Successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and will have the ability to produce quality work under pressure and in an extremely fast-paced environment.  Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required, with Counsel Job in the subject line.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• current senate democratic counsel

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Democratic staff is seeking an attorney to handle a variety of legal responsibilities, with emphasis on administrative and election law.  A minimum of three years’ legal experience and Capitol Hill experience are mandatory.  Senate experience, knowledge of Senate rules and procedures, and/or election and campaign finance experience are highly desirable.  Responsibilities include interpreting and drafting Senate rules, procedures and regulations, evaluating contracts and claims, drafting legislation, hearing development and preparation, memoranda, statements and speeches as well as training and providing guidance to Senate offices on administrative and rules matters.  Successful applicant will have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, excellent research and writing skills.  Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials. Please e-mail resume and writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221738 as the job referral number in the subject line.

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Democratic staff is seeking an attorney to handle a variety of legal responsibilities, with emphasis on administrative and election law.  A minimum of two years’ legal experience is required.  Senate experience, knowledge of Senate rules and procedures, and/or election and campaign finance experience desirable.  Responsibilities include interpreting and drafting Senate rules, procedures and regulations, evaluating contracts and claims, drafting legislation, hearing development and preparation, memoranda, statements and speeches as well as training and providing guidance to Senate offices.  Successful applicant will have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, excellent research and writing skills.  Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and Capitol Hill, private practice or relevant government experience.  Please e-mail resume and writing samples to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221629 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle crime and related issues.  Significant Hill and/or criminal justice experience required; prosecutorial experience preferred.  Must be a team player, a strong writer, and able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still maintaining a positive attitude.  J.D. is required.  Please no recent graduates.  Please e-mail resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is seeking attorneys with securities and derivatives law experience.  Responsibilities include drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, and preparing memoranda, statements and speeches.  Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and at least 3 years of private practice or regulatory experience.  No Capitol Hill experience required. Please email resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Senator seeks a Energy Analyst/Counsel.  This person will provide legislative and policy guidance on major energy and environmental issues.  The candidate must be familiar with current policy and Executive Branch actions including regulations.  Strong writing and verbal skills are essential.  Familiarity with the legislative process and previous Hill experience are a plus. Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment  Salary commensurate with experience. Please paste a cover letter and resume into the body of the email message window to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221612 as the job referral number in the subject line. DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Energy Committee member seeks an Energy and Agricultural Policy Advisor / Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required by December 9.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Energy Committee member seeks an Energy and Agricultural Policy Advisor/Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221583 as the job referral number in the subject line by November 28.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate HELP Committee member seeks an Education Policy Advisor/Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree and/or substantial relevant work experience is required; prior Hill experience is strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 221582 as the job referral number in the subject line by November 28.

A Conservative House Member Office seeking a Senior Legislative Assistant for his Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the Member’s issue portfolio on the House Judiciary Committee, preparing the Member for committee hearings/briefings/mark-ups and floor activities, developing and managing legislative initiatives, writing constituent correspondence and representing the Member in meetings. The ideal candidate have approximately two years of prior Hill experience as a Legislative Assistant and a J.D. Candidates must have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects at the same time and possess strong written and oral communications skills. Please send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Counsel. Responsibilities include legislative drafting and other critical legal and procedural matters. Applicants should be highly motivated team players, possess strong analytic and persuasive ability, be able to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills. Hill experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of Senate procedure and experience with budget process a plus. Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000. Please send cover letter and resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) seeks Ways and Means Counsel for DC office. Strong tax background important. Spanish skills a plus. Fax only to 202.225.3073 (no calls or walk-ins please).

Press Like to view content.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• house committee counsel

Northeastern Democratic Senator is seeking a Legal Counsel. The Counsel would be a member of the Senior staff, work with the legislative staff to research and draft legislation, serve as the office’s Ethics advisor and handle Judiciary Committee issues for the Senator. A successful candidate would have excellent communication skills, strong legal research and writing ability, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Law degree required and Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211446 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Judiciary Committee member seeks a counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills. J.D. required. Several years of legal practice and prior Hill experience strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Select Committee on Ethics seeks staff counsel with significant investigative or trial experience. Candidates must possess superior analytic and oral/written communication skills and should have at least five years of experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 202-224-7416 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee is seeking attorney with domestic policy background and oversight experience. Responsibilities include investigations, drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, preparing memoranda, statements and speeches, and serving as senior counsel for subcommittee. Capitol Hill and/or regulatory experience preferred but not necessary. Must have excellent references and five years of experience since receiving law degree. Please email resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee is seeking attorney with domestic policy background and oversight experience. Responsibilities include investigations, drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, preparing memoranda, statements and speeches, and serving as senior counsel for subcommittee. Capitol Hill and/or regulatory experience preferred but not necessary. Must have excellent references and five years of experience since receiving law degree. Please email resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Midwestern progressive Democratic Senate Judiciary Committee member seeks a Counsel who will be responsible for preparing for hearings, drafting bills and amendments, planning legislative strategy, and writing memos, speeches and talking points. Applicants should be highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and must possess excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills. J.D. required. Several years of legal practice and prior Hill experience strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or disability. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Republican Senator seeks a Counsel to handle Judiciary and other policy issues as well as office ethics responsibilities. Only applicants with a law degree will be considered. The ideal candidate would possess strong writing and communication skills and be able to think creatively and innovatively on policy matters. Hill experience a plus. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Please email cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required indicating “Counsel” in the subject line.

Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is seeking attorneys with banking or housing law experience. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, developing and staffing hearings, and preparing memoranda, statements and speeches. Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and at least 3 years of private practice or regulatory experience. No Capitol Hill experience required. Please email resume to: email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Capitol Hill Jobs

• senate banking minority

Moderate Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle judicial nominations, privacy, constitutional issues, civil liability, antitrust, bankruptcy, and other issues as assigned. JD required. Significant Hill/political experience required. Must be a team player, a strong writer, and able to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still maintaining a positive attitude. This is not an entry-level position– please no recent graduates. Send resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required

Extremely active Member seeks a Legislative Assistant/Counsel to handle House Judiciary Committee portfolio. The Member is on the Intellectual Property and Crime subcommittees. Applicants should have at least 2 years of direct legal work at a law firm or have worked on judiciary issues for a Member of Congress. Law degree and Capitol Hill experience required. This position will also handle other legislative issues as assigned. A successful candidate will have exceptional legal research and writing skills and will be able to explain complex legal issues in layman’s terms. Additionally, applicants must be able to thrive in a collaborative team setting and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive attitude. Bilingualism is a plus. This is not an entry-level position. To apply: please send an email with the following attachments: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; and (3) two short writing samples (one of which must include legal analysis) to: email hidden; JavaScript is required. Please have the Subject Line read Legislative Assistant/Counsel Opening. No drop bys or phone calls please!

Moderate Democrat is seeking an Attorney with 1-3 years of Hill experience preferably as a Legislative Assistant or more senior position. Responsibilities include providing strategic, technical and legal analysis of legislation and Senate procedure and preparing memoranda. Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and writing skills. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211350 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Member of the Senate seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to develop and implement Senator’s domestic policy agenda including judiciary, labor, education and consumer issues. Responsibilities include developing, drafting and promoting legislation and other initiatives. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the field as well as law or other advanced degree. Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer. Send resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight (Democratic staff) seeks Counsel or Professional Staff. Responsibilities will include researching and developing topics for investigation, reviewing documents, drafting letters and memos, and preparing for hearings. Interested applicants must be excellent writers with the ability to work independently. Congressional oversight experience and/or knowledge of government contracting strongly preferred. This is an entry-level/junior position with no flexibility on salary. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211300 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator serving on the Environment and Public Works Committee seeks an experienced advisor with a range of knowledge/skills/experience with clean water, climate, oceans, wildlife and coastal zone management issues. A law degree, Capitol Hill experience and collaborative problem solving skills will be highly valued in assessing candidates. Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required with 211296 as the job referral number in the subject line.