Counsel for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution – Reproductive Rights
The Democratic Staff of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution seeks a dedicated, hard-working lawyer with a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience to serve as subcommittee counsel, reporting to the chief counsel for the subcommittee.
Responsibilities include serving as a resource for Democratic Members of the Committee on matters of law and policy within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction, with a focus on reproductive rights and the privacy of patients and health care providers; drafting legislation; preparing hearings; drafting statements, memos, and briefing materials; and providing guidance to Democratic House offices on matters of constitutional and civil rights law.
A successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing and legal research skills, a strong work ethic, a professional temperament, and an ability to work on novel and complex matters. This candidate must be able to work collaboratively with a broad range of personalities. In addition, sound political judgment, prior legislative or policy experience, a substantive background in civil rights or constitutional law, and a demonstrated commitment to public service are strongly preferred. A sense of humor is a plus.
The Committee strives to ensure that our staff represents the diversity of the country’s population. The Committee also encourages women and members of historically disadvantaged minority groups to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov. Please include “Constitution Counsel” in the subject line.
Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee – National Security
The Democratic Staff of the House Judiciary Committee seeks a dedicated, hard-working lawyer with a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience to serve as a committee counsel, working with counsels across multiple subcommittees and reporting to the Chief Oversight Counsel.
Responsibilities include serving as a resource for Democratic Members of the Committee on matters of law and policy within the Committee’s jurisdiction, with a focus on national security, surveillance, and civil liberties; drafting legislation; preparing hearings; drafting statements, memos, and briefing materials; attending classified briefings; and providing guidance to Democratic House offices on matters of national security and constitutional law.
A successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional writing and legal research skills, a strong work ethic, a professional temperament, and an ability to work on novel and complex matters. This candidate must also be able to work collaboratively with a broad range of personalities. In addition, sound political judgment, prior legislative or policy experience, a substantive background in national security law, an active security clearance, and a demonstrated commitment to public service are strongly preferred. A sense of humor is a plus.
The Committee strives to ensure that our staff represents the diversity of the country’s population. The Committee also encourages women and members of historically disadvantaged minority groups to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov. Please include “National Security Counsel” in the subject line.
House Judiciary Committee – Staff Assistant
The Democratic staff of the House Judiciary Committee seeks a Staff Assistant. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and strong research, writing, and communication skills.
Responsibilities include overseeing logistics for hearings and markups; providing administrative and research support to committee and subcommittee counsels; and coordinating calendars for the committee, the subcommittees, and the senior staff. Additional responsibilities may include serving as an assistant clerk during markups and managing the committee’s internship program. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn from our counsels and grow into more substantive role over time.
The Committee strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the country’s population; candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The Committee does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, or national origin.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov. Please include “Staff Assistant” in the subject line.
