Legislative Assistant

Summary

Senator Christopher Murphy Washington, District of ColumbiaThe Office of Senator Chris Murphy seeks a qualified candidate to lead the Senator's judiciary legislative portfolio, including, but not limited to gun violence prevention, child welfare, adoption, LGBTQI, voting rights, and judicial nominees. The candidate would act as the Senator's representative with constituents, special interest groups, stakeholder groups, other Senate offices, and federal agencies on all related legislative matters. The candidate would formulate legislative initiatives within their substantive areas, including, but not limited to technical and legal analysis of pending legislation, developing potential legislative responses in key areas, devising legislative plans and drafting them into legislative form, gathering support for measures from other Senators and/or appropriate interest groups, oversight execution, formulating supporting arguments and responses to opposing arguments, working with committees to mark-up bills, coordinating legislative support to get bills passed in the Senate, and other duties as assigned. The position also works closely with the Comms department, and candidates should have a good understanding of how to work with comms colleagues to support the portfolio. The candidate will also be expected to brief the Senator on a variety of legislative measures, author background reports and memoranda, monitor and analyze legislative developments within committees and on the Senate floor, and write floor speeches for the Senator. The position requires sound judgment, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to excel as part of a small, collaborative team. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates with Connecticut ties are strongly encouraged to apply. This position reports directly to the Legislative Director. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.Job InformationJob Category:Legislative / PolicyEducation:MA / MSExperience:Mid-level 3-4 yearsPosition Type:Employment / Jobs#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Senator Christopher Murphy Washington, District of ColumbiaThe Office of Senator Chris Murphy seeks a qualified candidate to lead the Senator's judiciary legislative portfolio, including, but not limited to gun violence prevention, child welfare, adoption, LGBTQI, voting rights, and judicial nominees. The candidate would act as the Senator's representative with constituents, special interest groups, stakeholder groups, other Senate offices, and federal agencies on all related legislative matters. The candidate would formulate legislative initiatives within their substantive areas, including, but not limited to technical and legal analysis of pending legislation, developing potential legislative responses in key areas, devising legislative plans and drafting them into legislative form, gathering support for measures from other Senators and/or appropriate interest groups, oversight execution, formulating supporting arguments and responses to opposing arguments, working with committees to mark-up bills, coordinating legislative support to get bills passed in the Senate, and other duties as assigned. The position also works closely with the Comms department, and candidates should have a good understanding of how to work with comms colleagues to support the portfolio. The candidate will also be expected to brief the Senator on a variety of legislative measures, author background reports and memoranda, monitor and analyze legislative developments within committees and on the Senate floor, and write floor speeches for the Senator. The position requires sound judgment, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to excel as part of a small, collaborative team. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates with Connecticut ties are strongly encouraged to apply. This position reports directly to the Legislative Director. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.Job InformationJob Category:Legislative / PolicyEducation:MA / MSExperience:Mid-level 3-4 yearsPosition Type:Employment / Jobs#J-18808-Ljbffr