Date Posted:
November 3, 2026
Position Title:
Legal Research Analyst
Office/Company:
Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT)
Party:
Non-Partisan
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-331-26
Reports To:
Legal Research & Reference Librarian
Location:
Contact:
Taylor.Rose@jct.gov
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Primary Role
Legislative Correspondent/Aide
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Joint Committee on Taxation seeks a highly motivated professional to join its
nonpartisan staff as a Legal Research Analyst to coordinate and manage its print and
electronic library collections and conduct legal and legislative research.
Responsibilities:
The Legal
Research Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Joint Committee’s Legal
Research & Reference Librarian on a wide range of projects related to information
management, including legal and legislative research, resource acquisition and
cataloging, and archival management and records retention.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Conduct, organize, and curate legal, legislative, and historical research on tax
policy matters.
• Manage a comprehensive collection of compiled legislative histories on taxation.
• Catalog library resources, such as treatises, periodicals, and congressional
documents.
• Proactively monitor relevant legislation, congressional hearings, court cases, and
research developments to identify and communicate information of interest to
Committee Staff.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure subscriptions, while maintaining the overall library
budget.
• Post, describe, and maintain publications on the Joint Committee’s website.
• Archive work product (print and digital) in accordance with established guidelines
and policies.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a self-directed, resourceful professional with a strong interest in
legal librarianship and government information. They demonstrate initiative, sound
judgement, and the ability independently to manage competing priorities, meet demanding
deadlines, and balance short and long-term projects in a fast-paced environment.
Necessary skills include:
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take ownership of tasks through
completion, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
• Capacity to manage and reprioritize simultaneous projects and rigorous deadlines.
• Ability to balance research and administrative responsibilities while collaborating
effectively with colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and
timely execution.
• Sense of curiosity and resourcefulness when conducting research; adept at
problem-solving.
• Familiarity with legal research and government information databases.
• Knowledge of best practices in cataloging and archiving.
• Ability to identify emerging needs, communicate concerns proactively, and
recommend improvements to existing processes and workflows.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in political science, American history, information
studies, legal studies, economics or other related field and an interest and understanding
of the American legislative process – including prior congressional experience – sufficient
to understand complex policy issues. Strong writing, communication, and research skills,
including knowledge of specialized legal and legislative databases, and research
experience are required. A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from
an ALA-accredited program is preferred, however not required.
Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Ms. Taylor Rose by email. Please include “Legal Research Analyst” in the subject line.
Application will close on December 4, 2026.
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