Counsel/Professional Staff Member

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Date Posted:
November 4, 2026
Position Title:
Counsel/Professional Staff Member
Office/Company:
House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-340-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Legislative Assistant
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The House Judiciary Committee Democratic Staff seeks counsels/professional staff members for the 120th Congress.
Responsibilities:
These positions will assist with the Committee’s policy, oversight, investigative, and legislative work on various subject matters within our jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
All candidates should possess superior writing and communication skills; sound political judgment; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is not an entry-level position. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of legal or related experience. Previous Capitol Hill experience and experience writing for a public audience are strongly valued, as is previous experience conducting investigations for those applying for an oversight position.
Instructions:
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and list of three references with “Counsel/PSM” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please specify up to two areas of interest (primary and secondary) related to our Committee’s jurisdiction: • Oversight/Investigations • Antitrust/Competition • Administrative Law • Constitutional Rights • Federal Courts • Intellectual Property • Criminal Law/Criminal Justice • Immigration Please submit your application as one combined PDF with the file name using the following format: “LastName.FirstName – Counsel-PSM.” No unsolicited calls, emails, or drop-ins, please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Other:
The Judiciary Committee is committed to, and benefits from, a diverse staff, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Counsel/PSM Application - NAME
Job.JDEM@mail.house.gov
Counsel/Professional Staff Member
MEM-340-26