Senate Parliamentary Research Clerk

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate seeks a professional, nonpartisan clerk to assist the Parliamentarian in ensuring orderly proceedings and to support daily Senate operations. Tasks include preparing materials for proceedings, researching precedents, and handling inquiries for Senators and staff.

This term-appointment position may lead to an Assistant Parliamentarian role based on performance and office needs, with responsibilities that require extended and irregular hours in line with the Senate schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, procedure, and legislative process; willingness to learn more.
• 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 software programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform legislative and legal research.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office of the Parliamentarian with administrative tasks and maintaining legislative records.
• Interact with Senators, staff, and the public; respond to inquiries.
• Prepare language for resolutions and unanimous consent requests for daily sessions.
• Refer communications to Senate committees and determine appropriate jurisdiction.
• Assist in organizing, researching, editing, compiling, and publishing precedents.
• Assist with delivering legislative material to the Senate Chamber.

Skills

Senate procedure

Legislative research

Written communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent working

Computer skills

Confidential handling

Editing / proofreading

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

United States Senate seeks a professional, nonpartisan clerk to assist the Parliamentarian in ensuring orderly proceedings and to support daily Senate operations. Tasks include preparing materials for proceedings, researching precedents, and handling inquiries for Senators and staff.

This term-appointment position may lead to an Assistant Parliamentarian role based on performance and office needs, with responsibilities that require extended and irregular hours in line with the Senate schedule.