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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

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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: Jobs_Rep@banking.senate.gov.

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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 221612 as the job referral number in the subject line. DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS

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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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 houselajob@hotmail.com.

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: senate.response@gmail.com.

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).

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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 counsel.dem.search@gmail.com.

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 mailbox_office@ethics.senate.gov.

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: committeecounsel@gmail.com.

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: committeecounsel@gmail.com.

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 dem.counsel.search@gmail.com.

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 leg.openings@gmail.com 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: jobs_rep@banking.senate.gov.

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 jud.dem.senate@gmail.com

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: ca32.jobs@mail.house.gov. 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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov 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 judiciaryposition@yahoo.com.

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 senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211300 as the job referral number in the subject line.

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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 senate_employment@ssa.senate.gov with 211296 as the job referral number in the subject line.

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

Senior Democratic Senator seeks Legislative Assistant/Counsel to handle environmental and natural resources issues. Hill experience and a JD are preferred; significant environmental/natural resources experience is required. Must be a strong writer and a team player. Send resume and brief, 1-3 page writing sample to us_senate_job@yahoo.com.

Moderate Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle judicial nominations, constitutional rights, privacy, 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 jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

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: jobs-rep@banking.senate.gov.

Senator Lieberman’s office is looking for a lawyer to handle the following issues – the economy, taxes, the federal budget, and trade. Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience in any or all of the relevant issues , excellent research and writing skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines. Capitol Hill experience – especially Senate experience – strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to Administrative_Director@Lieberman.senate.gov.

The House Committee on Ethics seeks experienced attorneys for both advice and education and investigative counsel positions. The Committee’s responsibilities include maintaining an active program that provides ethics advice, education and training for Members and staff, as well as conducting investigations and adjudicatory and disciplinary proceedings regarding members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives. Counsel work on a non-partisan basis. Candidates must possess outstanding analytical and written/oral communications skills, as well as the sound judgment necessary to evaluate the sensitive matters that arise before the Committee. Experience in one of more of the following areas is desirable: government ethics, criminal law, civil litigation, administrative investigations and adjudications, depositions, and financial accounting. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume and cover letter to 202-225-3784 or email to ethicsjobs@mail.house.gov.

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The office of Congressman Geoff Davis is seeking a dedicated individual with at least two to three years of legislative experience to join his hard-working, fast-paced team.  Qualified candidates will have experience in tax policy, regulatory policy and/or other issue areas within the jurisdiction of the Ways & Means Committee.  The position will include additional domestic policy issue areas.  Responsibilities will include crafting legislation and amendments, advising the Congressman on assigned issues, constituent mail within issue areas and developing constituent outreach and communication initiatives.  Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential for any successful candidate.  Kentucky ties are a plus, but not required.  Interested applicants should email cover letter, resume, references and two relevant writing samples (samples that demonstrate constituent mail and/or legislative development or analysis are preferred) to KY04Jobs@gmail.com with subject line: Attn: LA Position.  No calls, drop-ins or faxes, please.

Moderate Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel to handle judicial nominations, civil rights, privacy, 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 jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

Senior Progressive Ways and Means member is seeking a Senior Legislative Assistant/Counsel to work in fast-paced office on Foreign Policy and National Security issues with a focus on Central Asia. This is not an entry level position. Position requires an advanced degree, work experience in the military, intelligence services or foreign service, experience traveling and living abroad, and/or substantial hill experience working on foreign policy and national security legislation. JD desired but not required. Portfolio will also include veterans and other issues. The successful candidate will have experience working effectively in large organizations, be a team player, a creative thinker, have a record of building relationships and coalitions, and have a demonstrated ability to develop and lead new initiatives. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and a relevant brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hillhousejob@gmail.com.

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control seeks a professional staff member or counsel to work on narcotics issues. Significant experience with narcotics issues required. Experience with narcotics issues in Mexico, Central America, and Afghanistan would be especially helpful. At least two years of Hill experience strongly preferred; J.D. preferred. Please send resume and explanation of experience with narcotics issues to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

Majority Staff of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee seeks a Professional Staff Member or Counsel to handle Federal information management issues including IT management, e-government, government transparency, cybersecurity, and oversight of the National Archives and Records Administration. This position is in a fast paced office and requires great attention to detail. A successful candidate must work well under pressure, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills. A background in technology, technology policy, federal information management and policy, or a related field is strongly preferred; experience in legislative oversight is a plus. Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211192 as the job referral number in the subject line. No phone calls please.

The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Pensions Counsel/Advisor. Applicants should demonstrate a strong knowledge of pension and retirement policy, including familiarity with pension funding and fiduciary rules. Duties include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, and preparing for hearings and floor debate. Interested applicants must be strong writers and work well in a fast-paced environment. Legislative background a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to pensionscounselposition@gmail.com. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), is seeking an attorney with three or more years of legal experience to serve as a Counsel on the Judiciary Committee staff. This person will serve as counsel in the areas of civil rights, the courts and nominations; review all materials relevant to these issue areas; and assist in preparation for Committee hearings and business meetings. Candidates should have experience analyzing regulations, case law, statutes and the U.S. Constitution, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 201021 as the job referral number in the subject line. Application deadline is close of business January 29th.

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Ranking Member on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee seeking individual with strong legislative/investigative/oversight experience to serve as Counsel or Professional Staff Member on Committee. Responsibilities will include investigations and oversight work and assigned legislative issues. Required prior experience on the following issues include privacy/civil liberties; Privacy Act; and government information; and strong writing, verbal and analytical skills. Prefer candidates with an intelligence and/or law enforcement background, and an active security clearance. Law degree strongly preferred but not required if individual has strong substantive background. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 112401 as the  job referral number in the subject line.

Senior Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee seeks a Counsel or Legislative Assistant to handle crime and/or narcotics issues. Prior congressional legislative experience required, beyond the intern/staff assistant level. Successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communications skills and the demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment. At least two years of prior Hill experience preferred; Senate or Committee experience is a plus. Please no recent graduates. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume for consideration to jud.dem.senate@gmail.com.

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee majority staff seeking Counsel or Professional Staff with expertise in the Congressional and Federal budget and appropriations, particularly as they relate to homeland security. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 101901  as the  job referral number in the subject line.