US
$85,358 – $132,302
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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