Legislative Assistant

Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) in Washington, D.C. seeks a Tax Legislative Assistant to manage the tax portfolio and support Ways and Means Committee work.

The role requires briefing the Member, drafting memos and letters, taking meetings, and coordinating with staff and stakeholders. A minimum of two years in Congress or tax policy is preferred; salary is $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working in Congress, the private sector on tax policy, or on the Ways and Means Committee.

Responsibilities

• Handle issues related to Ways and Means Committee work and lead the Congresswoman's tax portfolio.
• Take meetings, brief the Member, draft vote recommendations, memos, letters, and materials as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders, other Congressional offices, and the Ways and Means Committee Democratic staff.

Skills

Tax policy

Meetings coordination

Job description

Legislative Assistant - Senior Ways and Means Democrat Seeks Tax LA Senior Ways and Means Democrat seeks a Tax Legislative Assistant to serve in her Washington, D.C. office. This individual will be responsible for handling issues related to Ways and Means Committee work, including leading the Congresswoman's tax portfolio and assisting on other issues as needed. The candidate must be able and willing to take meetings, brief the Member, draft vote recs, memos, letters, and materials as needed, and liase with stakeholders, other Congressional offices, and the Ways and Means Committee Democratic staff. This position will work closely with the Legislative Director, Legislative Correspondent, and scheduler, as well as the Ways and Means Committee staff. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working in Congress, the private sector on tax policy, or on the Ways and Means Committee. This is not an entry-level position and staffing a Member is preferred. The annual salary for this position is $75,000.