Date Posted:
May 6, 2026
Position Title:
Counsel
Office/Company:
Sen. Adam Schiff
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-SR
Job Number:
0866
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of Senator Adam Schiff, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is seeking a Counsel to cover judiciary issues, including issues related to nominations, courts, trademark, patents, governance and democracy, criminal justice, civil rights, gun violence prevention, and other issues as necessary. The ideal candidate has a background in the policy portfolio, congressional or executive branch experience, and a track record of coalition building and achieving bipartisan legislative success. Law degree required. Oversight experience and California ties are a plus and should please be noted.
Responsibilities:
include, but are not limited to, advising the Senator about relevant policy issues, representing the Senator in meetings with high-level representatives, developing new and existing policy priorities with an eye towards bipartisan success, and working with stakeholders both in state and DC to advance policy priorities. Additionally, candidates should be interested in delving into complex legal matters and questions from a Senator well-versed in the law.
This is a full-time in-person position. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for all Senate employee benefits. Senator Schiff’s office is an
Qualifications:
Instructions:
. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation.
Please apply using our online portal: Judiciary Counsel - Washington, DC. The deadline
is 5 pm on May 19, 2026.
Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or emails to the office.
Other:
employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ and veterans are strongly encouraged
