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Senior Legislative Assistants handle more complex or high-profile policy areas and may have additional responsibilities in guiding junior legislative staff.

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Job Number:
1083
Date Posted:
August 3, 2026
Position Title:
Counsel
Party:
Office:
Office Name:
Senator Alex Padilla
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Description:
Senator Alex Padilla seeks an attorney for the position of Counsel on his Judiciary Committee staff to manage a policy portfolio that includes Technology, Competition/Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Telecom issues.
Responsibilities:
include, at the direction of the Chief Counsel and Legislative Director, advising the Senator on all matters within the policy portfolio; developing and advancing legislative proposals; analyzing legislation; drafting materials for committee and floor proceedings; representing the Senator before constituents and stakeholders; and reviewing legislative correspondence. Candidates must be able to meet short deadlines and juggle many priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Prior Senate or House experience in a legislative policy role, deep knowledge of relevant issues, and California ties are highly preferred. This is not an entry-level position and is based in Washington, D.C. The office is an
Qualifications:
of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors.
Instructions:
, please email a cover letter and resume in one document.

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