Staff Assistant

House Committee Democratic staff seeks highly qualified candidate to assist General Counsel in all areas of legislative procedure and committee process.  Duties may include assisting with preparation for Committee markups, tracking legislation introduced in the house, reviewing amendments and bills scheduled for House floor consideration, interacting with other Committees on questions of committee jurisdiction, responding to questions regarding House and Committee rules and procedure, and  researching discrete policy issues as needed. Candidate will also work closely with the Full Committee Clerk and subcommittee clerks on procedural questions, committee hearings, and select administrative tasks as needed.  This position is ideal for a motivated and flexible professional who has a keen interest in understanding the workings of the House and the Committee legislative process.  A law degree is helpful but not required.  However, excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail are a must.  This is a junior position with excellent opportunity for professional growth. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to CommitteeResume@gmail.com [CommitteeResume@gmail.com]. CommitteeResume@gmail.com