Legislative Assistant

Office of Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) in Washington, D.C. seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio advancing her priorities supporting working families across labor, education, transportation, tax, judiciary, and other issues as assigned.

The role collaborates with the Member, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and district team to draft legislation, analyze policy, manage stakeholders, and prepare materials for committees and meetings, ensuring clear

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to public service with a focus on social policy.
• Excellent legislative drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Fostering a kind, collaborative, constituent-focused workspace is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legislation and shaping legislative strategy.
• Conducting research and analyzing policy.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders and advocates.
• Tracking relevant policy developments.
• Preparing committee materials, policy memos, briefings, talking points, and remarks.
• Representing the Congresswoman in meetings with constituents, organizations, and federal agencies.
• Coordinating with communications staff on messaging related to policy priorities.
• Supporting cross-team collaboration between the D.C. and district offices.

Skills

Legislative drafting

Analytical skills

Policy research

Writing

Communication

Time management

Job description

The Office of Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio focused on advancing her legislative priorities supporting working families (labor, education, transportation, tax, judiciary, and other issues as assigned) in her Washington,D.C. office. This role works closely with the Member, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, and district team to advance, and implement her agenda of empowering economic security for families, ensuring stability for communities, and leveling the playing field to protect freedom and opportunity for all. The salary range is $65,000-$80,000 and iscommensuratewith experience and qualifications.This is not an entry-level position.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include drafting legislation and shaping legislative strategy; conducting research and analyzing policy; managing relationships with key stakeholders and advocates; tracking relevant policy developments; preparing committee materials, policy memos, briefings, talking points, and remarks; representing the Congresswoman in meetings with constituents, organizations, and federal agencies; coordinating with communications staff on messaging related to policy priorities; and supporting cross-team collaboration between the D.C. and district offices.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates willdemonstratea strong commitment to public service and a deep interest in social policy. Candidates should have excellent legislative drafting and analytical skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; and strong research, writing, and communication skills. A commitment to fostering a kind, collaborative, and constituent-focused work environment is also essential.