# Parliamentary Clerk

Hiring organization: [U.S. Senate](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-senate)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9a592814-3559-4f78-99f8-d2b3bed63e85

Listed on U.S. Senate's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 85358 – 132302 USD per year

## Summary

This is a professional legislative support role in the U.S. Senate's Parliamentarian Office, involving research, procedural guidance, and administrative work during Senate proceedings. It suits someone with a law degree who wants to deepen their knowledge of Senate operations and work in a nonpartisan legislative environment.

_Our summary, not U.S. Senate's wording._

## Skills named

Legal Research

## Required

- Juris doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
- Ability to understand and analyze Senate proceedings
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Proficient written and oral communication
- Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and proofreading
- Ability to recognize Senators by sight and voice
- Ability to interact with high-level officials with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work extended and erratic hours
- Ability to travel for Senate relocation in emergencies
- Adherence to Senate Chamber dress code and decorum
- Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
- Physical presence in office required

## Nice to have

- Basic knowledge of Senate as an institution, procedure, and legislative process
- License to practice law
- If licensed, membership in good standing with state bar

Apply on U.S. Senate's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889613600