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What do they do?

Legislative Assistants (LAs) advise the Member on specific policy areas, conduct research, and assist in developing legislative initiatives.

What do their titles say:

legislative assistants, associates, representatives, staff, liaisons, associates, congressional/floor assistants, professional staff, and the LA abbreviation

Top 10 title this year:

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | HEALTH LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | CONGRESSIONAL ASSISTANT | SCHEDULER/LEGISLATIVE ASST | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/LEGISLA | ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY | LA | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/DC | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/MILITARY

Top 3 multiple roles this year:

SCHEDULER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Current Job Listings - X of Y
Job Number:
HoR-359-26-HC
Date Posted:
July 6, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office:
IL-14
Office Name:
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Underwood.DCJobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000
Description:
The Office of Rep. Lauren Underwood seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio focused on agriculture, energy, environment, housing, tax, transportation, and additional issues as assigned.
Responsibilities:
drafting and analyzing legislation; developing and leading new policy ideas; building and managing stakeholder coalitions; conducting research and monitoring relevant internal and external developments; drafting policy memos, talking points, and remarks; meeting with constituents; staffing events, hearings, and markups; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
curiosity and a commitment to public service; excellent legislative drafting and analysis skills; the ability to quickly execute multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment; strong research, fact-checking, writing, and communication skills; organization and attention to detail; the ability to distill complex information in a way that is compelling to different audiences; and exceptional interpersonal and advocacy skills.
Instructions:
Please email Underwood.DCJobs@mail.house.gov with “Legislative Assistant” in the subject line and the following application materials attached as one combined PDF: Cover letter Résumé Three references including name, current title and organization, phone number, email, and a one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference.

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