Job Number:
HoR-064-26-HC
Date Posted:
February 13, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
IL-05
Office/Company:
Hon. Mike Quigley
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
charles.chamness@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$70k - $80k, commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
Manage a broad portfolio of issues, including transportation, trade, small business, tax, financial services, permitting, and telecommunications policy.
Responsibilities:
Manage a broad portfolio of issues, including transportation, trade, small business, tax, financial services, permitting, and telecommunications policy. Primary responsibility for transportation policy related to Congressman Quigley's role as a senior member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
Qualifications:
Strong candidate will have Chicago ties, including experience in Chicago related to transportation and/or economic policy. Ideal candidate will be able to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, manage both short- and long-term projects, bring bold policy ideas, think creatively to achieve policy objectives, and be excited to work for an active Member and team.
Instructions:
Submit a cover letter (.pdf), resume (.pdf), and writing sample (.pdf) to Charlie Chamness (charles.chamness@mail.house.gov), Cc Liza Lynch (liza.lynch@mail.house.gov) with "Legislative Assistant — (Name)" in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
Other:
The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity and expression, marital status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
