What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Policy Legislative Assistant or Counsel position at United States Senate?
Democratic member of the Finance and Aging committees seeks a legislative assistant or counsel to handle a portfolio of health policy issues. Primary responsibilities include developing and advancing a progressive policy agenda, preparing for hearings and handling committee-related work, developing and drafting legislation, coordinating with the senator’s oversight staff to propose and execute oversight projects, working with constituents and stakeholders, and managing a small team of staff. Candidates should have exceptional writing and analytical skills and prior legal experience or experience working on legal or policy issues in areas such as health care, consumer protection, antitrust and competition, economic policy, ethics and anticorruption, and technology.
The Senator’s office is an equal-opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or uniformed service. The Office is committed to inclusion and encourages all individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter as separate PDF files to NEDemLegStaff@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Job Information
Job Category:
Legislative / PolicyPosition Type:
Employment / JobsBenefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan