Date Posted:
July 2, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Legislative Assistant / Legislative Assistant - Social Issues
Office/Company:
Rep. Juan Vargas
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-52
Job Number:
HoR-350-26-HC
Reports To:
Chief of Staff and Legislative Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
ca52applications@gmail.com
Salary:
$60,000-$80,000, based on experience
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Senior Legislative Assistant
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Seeking candidates to apply for an open Senior Legislative Assistant or Legislative Assistant positions to handle a portfolio of issues including, immigration, foreign affairs, healthcare, gun safety, civil rights, criminal justice, among others.
Responsibilities:
Advancing the Member’s priorities in the assigned issue areas; Monitoring pending legislation and current events in assigned issue areas; Drafting amendments, bills, oversight letters, talking points, and speeches within assigned issue areas; Reviewing requests for the Member to cosign letters, cosponsor legislation, or attend events; Recommending and executing legislative strategies within assigned issue areas and identifying leadership opportunities for the Member; Meeting with constituents and outside groups on behalf of the Member; Preparing briefing materials and talking points for the Member; Staffing the member at events and meetings on topics within the assigned issue areas; Reviewing materials prepared by the communications team on topics within assigned issue areas, including constituent letters, social media posts, and press releases; Working with the intern coordinator to develop assignments for interns and fellows within assigned issue areas; Assisting with administrative responsibilities as needed, including staffing the front office and responding to constituent outreach; Supporting the appropriations process, including drafting letters, reviewing proposals, and inputting requests
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be independent self-starters with a demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and work well as part of a team. They will also have strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills. A strong candidate for the “Legislative Assistant” role will have at least two years of policy experience. Competitive candidates for a “Senior Legislative Assistant” position should have significant policy experience in a relevant issue area--ideally immigration policy--and more than five years of relevant experience.
Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as one single PDF to: ca52applications@gmail.com with “Senior Legislative Assistant or Legislative Assistant - [NAME]” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The last day to submit an application is July 12, 2026.
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants with congressional experience, Southern California ties, or Spanish proficiency are especially encouraged to apply.
