Job Description
apply before November 12, 2026
The Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) seeks candidates for an open Healthcare Legislative Assistant position to lead the congressman’s work on healthcare, immigration, public safety, labor, human services, and postal issues. The position manages priority legislation for the Congressman’s work on the Ways and Means Committee and requires working closely with diverse coalitions of stakeholders and advocates located in the district, including South San Jose, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, and Northern San Luis Obispo County.
Applicants should have experience in formulating legislation and planning the pathway for the legislation to become law. Other duties include drafting talking points, memos, and recommendations on legislation and floor proceedings, representing the Member before stakeholders, federal agencies and constituents, travel to the district, and frequent outreach and involvement with constituents.
Preferred applicants have at least two years of experience primarily involved in legislative and policy affairs. The position also requires strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously, and a will to work across the aisle to advance bipartisan initiatives. Successful applicants should have strong writing, verbal, research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates must be able to perform under pressure and possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to public service, and an understanding of what it takes to be a part of a successful team effort.
Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and references in a single PDF document with “Healthcare LA” as the subject line to ca19.jobs@mail.house.gov.