Job Description
House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff – Counsel/Professional Staff Member
The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff seeks counsels/professional staff members for the 120th Congress. These positions will assist with the Committee's policy, oversight, investigative, and legislative work on various subject matters within our jurisdiction. These positions are full-time and based in Washington, D.C.
All candidates should possess superior writing and communication skills; sound political judgment; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of legal or related experience. Previous Capitol Hill experience and experience writing for a public audience are strongly valued, as is previous experience conducting investigations for those applying for an oversight position.
The Judiciary Committee is committed to, and benefits from, a diverse staff, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov, with “Counsel/PSM” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please specify up to two areas of interest (primary and secondary) related to our Committee's jurisdiction:
Oversight/Investigations
Antitrust/Competition
Administrative Law
Constitutional Rights
Federal Courts
Intellectual Property
Criminal Law/Criminal Justice
Immigration
Please submit your application as one combined PDF with the file name using the following format: “LastName.FirstName – Counsel-PSM.” No unsolicited calls, emails, or drop-ins, please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.