The House of Representative Office of Legislative Counsel is hiring 3Ls for permanent positions. Please note that this position is great for someone interested in government service, but not partisan politics. They are looking for someone who would enjoy a career as a legislative drafter in Washington, DC. Some information from their website:
“The typical legislative proposal starts with a problem requiring a legislative solution. The attorney assigned to the project must gain a clear understanding of (1) the problem, including the factual and legal setting (often complex) in which it arises, and (2) the intended legislative solution. This process ordinarily involves (sometimes extensive) consultation with the proponent. Work being performed for a committee on a bill may also require the attorney’s attendance at the sessions of a subcommittee, of the full committee, and of a committee of conference between the House and the Senate.
The ability to write accurately and clearly is essential for attorneys working in the Office, as is the ability to analyze complex problems and handle difficult situations as they arise with judgment, tact, and discretion. Office hours and vacation schedules are entirely dependent on the schedule of the House of Representatives which, at times, can be unpredictable.
Each attorney must at all times maintain an impartial attitude with respect to the policies to be incorporated into a legislative proposal. He or she is concerned with the legislative policy only for the purpose of making sure that the bill, resolution, or amendment accurately reflects the policy of the committee or Member for whom it is being drafted.”
If you are interested, please email douglass.bellis@mail.house.gov your resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to Douglass Bellis, Senior Counsel, Office of the Legislative Counsel, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.