Tax Legislative Assistant

Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) in Washington, DC seeks a Tax Legislative Assistant to lead the tax portfolio and support Ways and Means Committee work. The role requires briefing the Member, drafting recs and memos, meeting with stakeholders, and coordinating with committee staff.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of service in Congress or tax policy, with no entry-level expectations. This is a full-time, on-site position with a salary of $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working in Congress, the private sector on tax policy, or on the Ways and Means Committee.
• Ability to take meetings, brief the Member, draft vote recs, memos, letters and materials as needed.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and other Congressional offices and the Ways and Means Committee Democratic staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Congresswoman's tax portfolio and assist on Ways and Means Committee work.
• Take meetings, brief the Member, draft vote recommendations, memos, letters and materials as needed.
• liaise with stakeholders, other Congressional offices, and the Ways and Means Committee Democratic staff.

Job description

Senior Ways and Means Democrat seeks a Tax Legislative Assistant to serve in her Washington, D.C. office. This individual will be responsible for handling issues related to Ways and Means Committee work, including leading the Congresswoman's tax portfolio and assisting on other issues as needed. The candidate must be able and willing to take meetings, brief the Member, draft vote recs, memos, letters, and materials as needed, and liase with stakeholders, other Congressional offices, and the Ways and Means Committee Democratic staff. This position will work closely with the Legislative Director, Legislative Correspondent, and scheduler, as well as the Ways and Means Committee staff. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working in Congress, the private sector on tax policy, or on the Ways and Means Committee. This is not an entry-level position and staffing a Member is preferred. The annual salary for this position is $75,000.