House Majority Legislative Assistant

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Utah House of Representatives is seeking a House Majority Legislative Assistant to provide high-quality support to members of the House Majority Caucus. This role helps legislators manage responsibilities during the legislative session and year-round, serving as a conduit between representatives, constituents, and the legislative process.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work model in Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, political science or related field.
• Strong organizational, writing, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for assigned legislators and handle questions and concerns.
• Proactively provide weekly updates and offer assistance.
• Mentor legislative interns during sessions.
• Coordinate calendars and schedule meetings with legislators and stakeholders.
• Assist with drafting reports and correspondence.
• Support caucus events and professional development programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, political science or related field

Job description

HOUSE MAJORITY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $25 - $27 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/5/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is unique to the Legislative Branch.

The Legislative Assistant (LA) is a professional support role within the House Majority Caucus, providing dedicated, high-quality assistance to members of the Utah House of Representatives. Legislative Assistants help legislators efficiently manage their responsibilities during the legislative session and throughout the year, serving as a critical link between representatives, constituents, and the broader legislative process.

This is not a career service position and incumbents serve in an at-will basis. Incumbents serve in a partisan capacity and must be willing to work extended hours and weekends during the legislative session, the interim, or as needed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTY

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned legislators, addressing questions, comments, and concerns.
• Proactively reach out on a weekly basis to provide important updates and offer assistance.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for legislative interns during the session.
• Connect legislators with contacts from state agencies and other legislative offices.
• Organize and manage legislators’ email accounts via Microsoft Outlook, ensuring timely responses and inbox efficiency.
• Keep legislators informed of meeting requests received via email and proactively manage their calendars.
• Schedule meetings on legislators’ behalf with other legislators, lobbyists, stakeholders, and constituents.
• Draft professional, thoughtful responses to constituent inquiries and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
• Check and respond to physical mail received in legislators’ mailboxes.
• Coordinate logistical details for legislative appointments, including facilities, meals, and equipment as needed.
• Assist in planning and executing events such as town halls, constituent engagement activities, and bill signings.
• Monitor legislative progress on key bills and maintain up-to-date tracking documentation.
• Provide clerical and secretarial support including note-taking, document organization, and list management.
• Greet visitors and provide staff support in meetings as needed.
• Assist in drafting reports, documents, or other written materials as directed.
• Support the coordination of all-day caucus events, and professional development programming for representatives.
• Assist with other conferences and events to raise awareness, engage constituents and stakeholders, and elevate the Legislature.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, political science or related field.
• Has strong organizational, writing, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently on multiple tasks.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location –

Capitol Hill

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

United States

Schedule Code – AN - Employees of the Legislature

Salary Range – The pay range for this position is between $25.00 and $27.00 hourly plus comprehensive medical, dental, leave, and retirement benefits. The starting salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

THE AGENCY

For more information regarding the House of Representatives, please visit our website.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Employees in this position are classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Fife ([e-mail]).

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.