Job Description
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Law Clerk
The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a law clerk for the fall 2025 semester. The law clerk will work with Democratic staff on various research projects, legislative activities, and oversight efforts.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting research,
- Drafting memos, letters, and other written materials,
- Attending briefings and hearings,
- Assisting with Committee events, and
- Completing other tasks as assigned.
Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students who have a demonstrated interest in public service, Congress, or veterans policy. Candidates for this position must have superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic, ability to pay close attention to detail, as well as excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Additionally, the ability to excel in fast-past environments and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must.
The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.
This paid, full-time or part-time, in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.
Candidates should submit their application, including a resume and cover letter, online.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis