Parliamentary Clerk

U.S. Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Senate seeks a Parliamentary Clerk in the Parliamentarian Office to interpret Senate rules, assist leadership with procedural questions, and support legislative staff.

The position requires analytical judgment, strong research, and precise written communication in a fast-paced environment. Work includes collaboration with senior Senate officials, travel as needed for emergency relocations, and extended or irregular hours to align with Senate schedules.

Qualifications

• JD required or being admitted to practice law; ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong ability to understand and analyze Senate proceedings and legal texts.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to edit and proofread.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Collaborative work

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA accredited)

Job description

The Secretary of the Senate's Parliamentarian Office is seeking a Parliamentary Clerk.

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.