Policy & Legal Fellow — Senate Judiciary (DC)

Senator Adam B. Schiff; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Senator Adam Schiff’s Washington, DC office seeks a Law Fellow for a one-year term (2027-2028). Start date is flexible and applicants must secure fellowship funding from their law school or another source.

The Fellow will join the Senate Judiciary Committee staff to vet and advise on nominations, perform legal and policy research, and support hearings and policy development. California ties are preferred but not required; the position emphasizes collaboration and rigorous writing and research.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Vet and advise on nominations.
• Conduct legal and policy research.
• Support preparation for committee hearings.
• Support policy and legislation development.
• Collaborate with staff on policy issues outside the Judiciary Committee.

Job description

Senator Adam Schiff’s Washington, DC office seeks a Law Fellow for a one-year term (2027-2028). Start date is flexible and applicants must secure fellowship funding from their law school or another source.

The Fellow will join the Senate Judiciary Committee staff to vet and advise on nominations, perform legal and policy research, and support hearings and policy development. California ties are preferred but not required; the position emphasizes collaboration and rigorous writing and research.