Date Posted:
July 6, 2026
Position Title:
Judiciary Legislative Assistant/Counsel
Office/Company:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
PA-05
Job Number:
HoR-356-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$80,000.00-$85,000.00/year
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Legislative Assistant
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) seeks a detail-oriented individual to cover her work as Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee in her Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Managing and preparing materials for Judiciary hearings, markups, and committee business, especially with regard to the Representative’s role on the Constitution Subcommittee; Developing legislative proposals and strategy, drafting and editing legislation; Tracking and evaluating legislation; Preparing memos, floor statements, and remarks; Representing the office with stakeholders and constituents, and maintaining collaborative relationships with district stakeholders and in-district staff; Tracking relevant news related to their issue areas and providing analysis and recommendations to the Member.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have prior experience navigating committee work and a strong interest and expertise in relevant policy areas. A law degree is preferred. Prior experience as a Legislative Assistant/Counsel and familiarity with the issues in the portfolio are also preferred. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills, effective time management, and experience in strategic planning.
Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume (PDF), cover letter, one writing sample, and one document demonstrating policy expertise (bill text/proposal, one-pager, congressional letter, etc.) to employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov with “Judiciary Legislative Assistant/Counsel - [Your Name]” as the subject line.
Other:
Congresswoman Scanlon’s office provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
