Senior Legislative Assistant

The Office of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is seeking an experienced Senior Legislative Assistant to handle a comprehensive portfolio that could include the following issues: tax, financial services, housing, childcare, education, and labor. The issue set will depend on the candidate’s experience and interests. We encourage individuals with legislative, research and writing experience to apply and we will discuss the issue set more in depth through the interview process. This position requires the ability to advance Congresswoman Jayapal's legislative priorities in their issue portfolio. The ideal candidate will come with previous legislative experience, including the knowledge and abilities to drive issues with traditional legislative tools (i.e. committee work, bill introductions) as well as organizing tools (i.e. events with partners, in district town halls).

• Driving current and new legislative initiatives including idea generation, legislative drafting and producing accompanying materials, such as speeches, policy memos, and factsheets; • Preparing and staffing the Congresswoman for relevant committee hearing and markups; drafting hearing remarks and questions; • Representing the Congresswoman’s priorities with external stakeholders; • Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders including advocacy organizations; academics; fellow Congressional and Committee offices; and • Carrying out additional duties as required.

• 4 -6 years of relevant experience including policy development and analysis; • Issue advocacy; and strategic planning; • Passionate about public service and committed to progressive values; • Excellent writing and time management skills; • Ability to digest new content with a political and ideological lens that is • appropriate for the office; • Poised, level-headed, flexible, collaborative, team oriented; and • Eager to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and high-paced environment

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and references in PDF format to jobs.pramila@mail.house.gov. Please include your full name and “Senior Legislative Assistant” in the subject line. No calls or drop-ins please.