Senate Public Service Law Clerk – Research & Policy (DC)

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United States Senate in Washington, DC seeks Spring 2027 law clerks for Senator Padilla's office. Applicants must be a current JD student (2L/3L) or have recently earned a JD from an accredited program.

Public service interest is preferred and clerks will work on research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, and preparing for committee hearings. Clerks will evaluate court decisions and legal trends, support counsel with Judiciary Committee matters, and must write quickly, be adaptable to

Formación

• Must be enrolled in an accredited JD program and in 2L or 3L year or have recently received a JD from an accredited program.
• Interest in public service is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research and draft memoranda.
• Track legislation and monitor relevant updates.
• Prepare for committee hearings.
• Evaluate court decisions and legal trends.
• Assist counsel with the Judiciary Committee portfolio.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Memorandum drafting

Legislation tracking

Hearing preparation

Court decision analysis

Educación

JD candidate or JD graduate

Descripción del empleo

United States Senate in Washington, DC seeks Spring 2027 law clerks for Senator Padilla's office. Applicants must be a current JD student (2L/3L) or have recently earned a JD from an accredited program.

Public service interest is preferred and clerks will work on research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, and preparing for committee hearings. Clerks will evaluate court decisions and legal trends, support counsel with Judiciary Committee matters, and must write quickly, be adaptable to