Date Posted:
July 13, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Office/Company:
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-25
Job Number:
MEM-224-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CA25resumes@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Representative Raúl Ruiz, M.D. is a Senior Member of the Energy and Commerce
Committee and former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The Office of
Representative Ruiz seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio focused on health
policy and other issues as assigned in his Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative
Assistant will support the Congressman’s work on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health. This is not an entry-level position. Salary is commensurate with
experience; the office offers competitive and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities:
The Legislative Assistant will work closely with the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to
develop and execute a coordinated legislative strategy across health and assigned issue
areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead the Congressman’s legislative portfolio on health policy and other assigned
issue areas.
• Support the Congressman’s work on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s
Subcommittee on Health, including preparing for and staffing committee hearings
and markups.
• Work with the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to develop and execute a
coordinated health care legislative strategy.
• Draft legislation, amendments, and cosponsor recruitment materials.
• Write talking points, briefing materials, and memoranda pertaining to assigned issue
areas.
• Monitor policy developments across the assigned portfolio and proactively flag
emerging issues for leadership.
• Work closely with the communications and district teams to advance the
Congressman’s health policy priorities.
• Interact with key constituent groups and stakeholders, including patient advocates,
health care providers, insurers, and federal agency officials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under
pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with ties to
California are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Either 2–3 years of Capitol Hill experience or relevant health policy experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to draft
legislation, amendments, talking points, briefing materials, and memoranda.
• Familiarity with the congressional committee process, including preparation for and
staffing of hearings and markups.
• Knowledge of federal health policy, including issues within the jurisdiction of the
Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a legislative portfolio and develop proactive policy
strategy in coordination with leadership staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with communications and district teams and to
engage effectively with constituent groups, advocacy organizations, and agency
officials.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• California ties are a plus
Instructions:
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with
“Legislative Assistant: Last Name” as the subject line.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
