Staff Attorney

Senate • Washington, DC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel (SOLC) is responsible for drafting and editing nearly all legislation considered by the Senate. The SOLC is a nonpartisan and nonpolitical office of the Senate, comprised of approximately 45 attorneys who serve all Members, committees, and staff of the Senate. An SOLC Staff Attorney works as part of a team of 7 to 8 other attorneys who specialize in various areas of Federal law, with assistance and mentoring provided by a more senior attorney.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of a State bar not later than 1 year after joining the Office.
• A record of academic excellence, evidenced by ranking in the top one-half of the applicant's law school class.
• Enrollment in, or graduation from, an ABA-accredited law school.
• An ability to write clearly and concisely.
• No substantial participation with any political party or cause.
• A commitment to public service.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing bills, resolutions, conference reports, and amendments for committees, Members, and staff of the Senate.
• Analyzing proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and constitutionality.
• Researching the law and its development in relation to a proposal being analyzed or drafted.
• Working closely with SOLC attorneys and Senate staff to analyze proposed policy and its implications, in order to produce professional quality legislation.

Benefits

• Participation in the Senate Federal student loan tuition repayment benefit program.
• SOLC employment qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offered by the Department of Education.
• Options for telework and flextime (subject to current Office policies) and public transit subsidies.
• An annual allotment of paid leave (including annual leave, health leave, and Federal holidays) and a paid gender-neutral family and medical leave program.
• Retirement and insurance programs, including Federal Employees Retirement System coverage, matching funds for contributions under the Thrift Savings Plan, and group life and long-term care insurance coverage.
• Additional benefits for employees and their families, including coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, access to dental and vision plans, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an onsite fitness facility for employees (subject to membership fees), and priority access for admission to the Senate Employees' Child Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level