Legislative Aide

JobAps; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Retirement benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Job summary

The House Majority Caucus in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Legislative Aide to provide administrative and constituent-facing support to two or three members. You will conduct research, draft briefings and communications, manage scheduling, handle casework, and assist with committee and legislative work.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, clear communication, and sound judgment to handle confidential information in a fast-paced legislative environment; occasional

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills to support members with policy analysis, legislation, and communications.
• Familiarity with state government and legislative processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle constituent services and build relationships.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to represent members at meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legislative issues; track legislation; prepare member briefings.
• Manage constituent inquiries and maintain relations; provide information.
• Attend Committee meetings and support the group and members.
• Represent members at meetings and events; collect information.
• Draft speeches, articles, letters, and other communications.
• Liaise with state agencies, officials, Governor’s office, and the public.

Skills

Research skills

Strong writing ability

State government familiarity

Excellent organization

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

Introduction

Summary Statement

Legislative Aides serve as the primary administrative and constituent-facing support for the members of the House Majority Caucus. They provide foundational research, communications, scheduling coordination, constituent casework, and legislative support to two or three assigned members. Legislative Aides are often the first point of contact for constituents, agencies, and community partners and are expected to manage information professionally, exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality. They help ensure effective district operations, assist with committee and legislative work, and support members in advancing policy and community priorities. This role requires strong organizational skill, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Essential Functions

A Legislative Aide is generally assigned to two or three Caucus members. In addition, he or she may be assigned to specific committees, providing research and other administrative support solely to that group. Due to the nature of the assignments and continuing interaction with the news media, constituents and the general public, the Legislative Aide must use significant tact and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information. Assignments are generally diverse in nature and often have conflicting time priorities. Legislative Aides must be able to work independently, manage tight schedules, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Commuting to Legislative Hall in Dover for approximately 75 days a year is required.

• Research and analyze relevant legislative issues, track legislation and prepare member briefings and materials; assist in the design and development of strategies to pass or defeat legislation before the House.
• Manage constituent inquiries and maintain harmonious relations with constituents to solve problems and provide requested information.
• Attend assigned Committee meetings and provide effective resource support for the group and individual members.
• Represent the members at various meetings, gatherings and other forums to provide and/or collect information.
• Research, develop and draft speeches, articles, letters, and other printed communication for members.
• Provide effective liaison and technical assistance to state agencies, federal and local governmental officials, Governor’s office, interest groups, and the general public.
• Provide effective counsel and advice to members on pending legislation and any other current issues.
• Work with House attorneys as requested and assist in the development and drafting of proposed legislation.
• Use DeLIS, the legislative tracking system, to manage sponsorship for draft bills, review draft legislation, review committee information, submit requests to the print shop, and submit room reservation requests.
• Prepare electronic newsletters for your member to keep their constituents informed of their work and community news. Collect and maintain email addresses and contact information to grow legislator’s e-newsletter contact list.
• Prepare custom weekly reports for each assigned legislator to keep them informed of open constituent cases, scheduling requests, projects, and legislative initiatives.
• Review correspondence and reports and keep the member apprised of relevant matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legislative Aide

• Strong research and writing skills to support members with policy analysis, legislation, and communications.
• Familiarity with state government and legislative processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle constituent services and build relationships.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to represent members at meetings and events.

Benefits

The House of Representatives also offers paid sick and annual leave time, public employee retirement benefits, and medical, vision, and dental benefits with an employee share.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.