Criminal Justice Counsel

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse invites applications for a Criminal Justice Counsel to join the Senate Judiciary Committee office in Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will represent clients in criminal proceedings, conduct rigorous legal research, and draft persuasive memos and briefs for sensitive criminal justice matters. Strong investigative and communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have significant experience representing the government, organizations, or individuals in criminal proceedings.
• Strong investigative skills, excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication abilities, sound judgment, and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent government, organizations, or individuals in criminal proceedings.
• Provide counsel to Senator on criminal justice matters and policy.”

Skills

Investigative skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Sound judgment

Professionalism

Job description

The Office of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a highly motivated, organized, and professional Criminal Justice Counsel to join his Senate Judiciary Committee office in Washington, DC.

Qualified applicants must have significant experience representing the government, organizations, or individuals in criminal proceedings. Strong investigative skills, excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication abilities, sound judgment, and a positive attitude are essential. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through close of business on 11/12/2026.