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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.

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

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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

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Job Number:
HoR-443-26-HC
Date Posted:
August 31, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Assistant
Party:
Democrat
Office:
MI-08
Office Name:
Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
MI08Jobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Description:
Seeking a highly organized and proactive Legislative Assistant to join an active legislative team.
Responsibilities:
Developing and advancing legislative proposals and bills; Overseeing the T&I Committee work; Tracking committee and floor activity; Developing and advancing policy letters, such as comment letters to agencies; Monitoring news and policy developments relevant to the issue areas; Reviewing and recommending bills for co-sponsorship, and letters to co-sign; Developing policy briefs, remarks, and other materials; Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; Helping draft relevant letters as part of the constituent mail program; Overseeing appropriations requests and priorities in relevant issue areas; Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Has a minimum of 3 years of Hill or other relevant work experience; Demonstrates a strong understanding of the legislative process and House procedures; Exercises discretion and sound judgment in developing policy proposals and recommendations for the Member; Works cooperatively and communicates well across all departments in D.C. and the district; Conducts self in a professional manner, understanding that staff represent the whole office and the Member; Has strong writing, communications, and analytical skills; Has experience with transportation and infrastructure, energy and environment, domestic manufacturing, and/or labor policy; Committee experience, appropriations experience, and Michigan ties are preferred.
Instructions:
Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and two writing samples as a combined PDF to MI08Jobs@mail.house.gov by 11am ET on Friday, September 4. The file name should use the following template: "FirstName Last Name KMR LA App Sep 2026."

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