NATURE OF WORK This is professional, nonpartisan legislative work with responsibility for ensuring the consistent and orderly proceedings of the Senate. Work is supervised by the Parliamentarian and his or her staff, and includes assisting the Parliamentarian and staff on and off the Senate floor in responding to legislative and parliamentary inquiries; preparing materials for the Senate’s daily proceedings and the Senate Calendar of Business; referring executive communications to Senate committees; basic procedural and legislative research; assisting with the preparation of the office’s precedential materials for publication; and general administrative tasks as assigned. This clerkship is a term appointment, not to exceed two years. Employment beyond the term is contingent on being considered and selected for an Assistant Parliamentarian position, based on demonstrated performance, readiness for the role, and the needs of the office. Employment with the office, including term employment, is at will. Source materials for this position include the Standing Rules of the Senate (Senate Rules) and Senate precedents, legislative history, statutes, and the United States Code. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook, and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is primarily sedentary but requires occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary. This position is tied to the Senate floor schedule and requires working extended and erratic hours as dictated by the Senate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a juris doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, accredited by the ABA throughout the applicant’s course of study, and education and experience that provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution, Senate procedure and organization, and the legislative process preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the history and operation of the Senate.

Ability to understand and analyze Senate proceedings.

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams or groups.

Ability to work independently on projects as directed by the Parliamentarian.

Ability to use a computer and relevant computer software programs.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform legislative and legal research.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information.

Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary; and ability to edit and proofread with proficiency.

Ability to quickly and accurately recognize Senators by sight and voice.

Ability to interact with high-level Senate officials using tact and diplomacy.

Ability to work extended and erratic hours as dictated by the Senate schedule.

Ability to travel and work inside or outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, in the event of an emergency that requires relocation of the Senate.

Must adhere to Senate Chamber rules on decorum and dress code – appropriate attire required in the office.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
License to practice law preferred, but not required. If licensed to practice law in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, an applicant must be a member in good standing.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.