Parliamentary Clerk

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The United States Senate seeks a Parliamentary Clerk for the Parliamentarian Office. A Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school is required, with strong knowledge of the Senate, its procedures, and the legislative process.

The role involves analyzing proceedings, collaborating in cross-functional teams, and handling confidential information. Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment in Washington, D.C., with extended and erratic hours as dictated by the Senate and occasional

Formación

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; ABA membership in good standing if licensed.
• Knowledge of Senate procedure, legislative process, and history.
• Ability to analyze proceedings and work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in editing and proofreading.

Conocimientos

Senate procedure

Legislative process

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Legislative research

Legal research

Confidential handling

English grammar

Dress code

Educación

Juris Doctorate

Descripción del empleo

The Secretary of the Senate's Parliamentarian Office is seeking a Parliamentary Clerk . The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is primarily sedentary but requires occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary. This position is tied to the Senate floor schedule and requires working extended and erratic hours as dictated by the Senate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work requires a juris doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, accredited by the ABA throughout the applicant’s course of study, and education and experience that provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, Senate procedure and organization, and the legislative process preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the history and operation of the Senate.
• Ability to understand and analyze Senate proceedings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams or groups.
• Ability to work independently on projects as directed by the Parliamentarian.
• Ability to use a computer and relevant computer software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform legislative and legal research.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary; and ability to edit and proofread with proficiency.
• Ability to quickly and accurately recognize Senators by sight and voice.
• Ability to interact with high-level Senate officials using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work extended and erratic hours as dictated by the Senate schedule.
• Ability to travel and work inside or outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, in the event of an emergency that requires relocation of the Senate.
• Must adhere to Senate Chamber rules on decorum and dress code – appropriate attire required in the office.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

License to practice law preferred, but not required. If licensed to practice law in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, an applicant must be a member in good standing.