226963

LAW CLERKS -

Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) is accepting law clerk applications for the spring 2022 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program or have received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred. Law clerks serve on the legislative team that manages the Judiciary Committee portfolio for Senator Blumenthal, and are responsible for conducting legal and policy research, preparing written materials, drafting legislation, and advising staff and the Senator. Law clerks may also collaborate with other legislative teams on issues and matters outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee—depending on the needs of the office and the interests of the law clerk. Law clerks must be able to write quickly and clearly, be flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances and legislative priorities, and be self-starters capable of taking responsibility for complicated, ongoing projects. To apply, please submit, as a single PDF and in the following order, a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, a three-page writing sample, and a current transcript to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. In addition, please state in the body of your email submission: (i) your approximate start date, (ii) your approximate end date, and (iii) your approximate weekly hours. This is an unpaid position based in Washington, DC. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until October 29, 2021.

226945

SPRING 2022 CLERKSHIP SENATE PSI -

Chairman Jon Ossoff (D-GA) of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), the chief investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, seeks current law students for part-time or full-time legal clerkships for SPRING 2022. The law clerks will participate in a variety of projects, including conducting legal research, drafting letters and document requests, conducting document review, and preparing memoranda and other materials for Subcommittee investigations and hearings. The clerkship provides a unique opportunity to participate in congressional investigations regarding a broad range of issues. Applicants must be self-motivated, hard-working, well-organized, detail oriented, and have strong written and oral communication skills. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in public service are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter that includes anticipated availability, a resume, and a relevant writing sample of no more than 10 pages. All application materials must be submitted by email, to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov  in a single PDF document by 6:00 p.m. EST on October 22, 2021. Please include the job referral number in the subject line of your application submission email. Law students interested in obtaining academic credit will be able to do so. The Subcommittee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Subcommittee strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

226903

SPRING 2022 LAW CLERKS -

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is seeking law clerks for the spring of 2022 to assist his Senate Judiciary Committee staff. This substantive position offers law students a unique opportunity to observe and participate in the legislative process working closely with Senator Leahy’s Committee staff on a wide variety of projects and issues. Committee law clerks are typically tasked with conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and materials related to Committee hearings and votes, attending Committee hearings and executive business meetings, and providing assistance with other legislative, nominations, and oversight matters. The clerkship is open to current law students only. Law students with Vermont ties are strongly encouraged to apply. Please email resume, cover letter, two writing samples, law school transcript, and a list of three references to jobs@leahy.senate.gov by November 1, 2021. Please send your materials as one PDF.

226766

LAW CLERK OR LEGISLATIVE FELLOW -

Senator Brian Schatz is hiring a staffer to serve in a one-year clerkship/fellowship.  This staffer will help to research and organize a record of the senator’s accomplishments and support the legislative team to expand staff capacity on major legislative initiatives.  This position requires a law or other advanced degree.  This position will be paid at a rate of $50,000 to $60,000 per year.  Please visit this link to view the full job posting and to apply.