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Job Number:
HoR-356-26-HC
Date Posted:
July 6, 2026
Position Title:
Judiciary Legislative Assistant/Counsel
Party:
Democrat
Office:
PA-05
Office Name:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$80,000.00-$85,000.00/year
Description:
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) seeks a detail-oriented individual to cover her work as Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee in her Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Managing and preparing materials for Judiciary hearings, markups, and committee business, especially with regard to the Representative’s role on the Constitution Subcommittee; Developing legislative proposals and strategy, drafting and editing legislation; Tracking and evaluating legislation; Preparing memos, floor statements, and remarks; Representing the office with stakeholders and constituents, and maintaining collaborative relationships with district stakeholders and in-district staff; Tracking relevant news related to their issue areas and providing analysis and recommendations to the Member.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have prior experience navigating committee work and a strong interest and expertise in relevant policy areas. A law degree is preferred. Prior experience as a Legislative Assistant/Counsel and familiarity with the issues in the portfolio are also preferred. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills, effective time management, and experience in strategic planning.
Instructions:
To apply, please send a resume (PDF), cover letter, one writing sample, and one document demonstrating policy expertise (bill text/proposal, one-pager, congressional letter, etc.) to employment.scanlon@mail.house.gov with “Judiciary Legislative Assistant/Counsel - [Your Name]” as the subject line.

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