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Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee seeks a Senior Legislative Assistant to handle all issues before the Committee in addition to several non-committee issues.  Ideal candidate has an advanced degree with 3-5 years of Hill experience, excellent writing skills, solid analytical abilities, and strong political instincts.  This is not an entry-level position.  Please email cover letter, resume, two writing samples (maximum of two-pages each), and salary requirements to SrLAopening@gmail.com.  An on-site writing test will be required of all candidates.  Resumes accepted until COB on Friday, November 18.  No phone calls or drop bys, please.

Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee seeks a Senior Legislative Assistant to handle all issues before the Committee in addition to several non-committee issues.  Ideal candidate has an advanced degree with 3-5 years of Hill experience, excellent writing skills, solid analytical abilities, and strong political instincts.  This is not an entry-level position.  Please email cover letter, resume, two writing samples (maximum of two-pages each), and salary requirements to SrLAopening@gmail.com.  An on-site writing test will be required of all candidates.  Resumes accepted until COB on Friday, November 18.  No phone calls or drop bys, please.

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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.

House Member seeks highly-motivated self-starter for Senior Legislative Assistant position.  Responsibilities include proactively developing and implementing legislative initiatives and policy positions in coordination with the LD; monitoring House floor activities; managing the Member’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee activities; serving as a policy expert on a broad range of issues; briefing the Member on issues in assigned areas; overseeing legislative research and responses to constituent inquiries; and representing the Member in DC or district meetings/activities.

Qualified candidates should have at least 5-7 years of legislative experience; a proven record as an enterprising, detail- and results-oriented team player; thorough knowledge of the legislative process and House rules and procedures; excellent political skills and judgment; sharp research skills; and strong verbal and written communications skills. Interested candidates should send a resume, references, and a writing sample to: Hilljobs4C4@gmail.com.

Progressive Maryland Democrat seeks Senior Legislative Assistant to be responsible for handling various legislative issues. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skill including writing constituent mail, floor statements, and talking points.  Applicants should have at least three years of Capitol Hill legislative experience. Applicants with a JD and ties to the 4th Congressional District of MD are very strongly preferred. Please send resume, cover letter, and three short writing samples to Adrienne.Christian@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Senior LA”.  No calls or drop by’s please.

Southern Republican member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee seeks an experienced senior Legislative Assistant to handle energy, environment, transportation, and agriculture issues and all committee work. Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. An advanced degree/law degree and hill experience is preferred, but not required. A successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of water policy, wildlife programs, federal transportation and environmental programs, the natural resource industry, and national energy policies. Other attributes include the ability to initiate and lead aggressive legislative opportunities, possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of constituents, and the ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced office. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov with 211278 as the job referral number in the subject line.

Senior California Democrat seeks Senior Legislative Assistant to handle work on the Financial Services Committee, and other issues. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of Hill legislative experience, preferably handling Financial Services issues. The successful applicant will possess strong writing and oral communication skills, work well with others, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and understand the legislative process.  Salary commensurate with experience.  To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to jobs.ca@mail.house.gov.  No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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.

Congressman Tom Latham (IA-4)  seeks an experienced Senior Legislative Assistant to handle his small business, regulation, education, labor, welfare, budget and tax portfolio.  Responsibilities will include advancing the Congressman’s agenda, crafting legislation, and monitoring relevant authorizing and appropriations committee and legislative activity.  The ideal candidate will possess several years of legislative experience on Capitol Hill in the relevant issue areas with a great deal of focus on small business issues and regulation reform.  Candidate should have a proven record of implementing legislative initiatives and building bipartisan advocacy coalitions, and strong communications, analytical, and interpersonal skills.  Iowa-Midwest ties and small business background are a plus.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to james.carstensen@mail.house.gov.  Phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins will not be accepted.

Moderate Democratic member seeks responsible, highly-organized, and energetic individual for a Senior Legislative Assistant position in a fast-paced office. Legislative responsibilities to be determined but could include health, housing/community development, financial services, and small business. Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule including long hours and some late nights. Capitol Hill experience required. California ties and legislative experience with the above issues preferred. This is not an entry-level position. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: SeniorLA.Staffer@mail.house.gov.