Staff Attorney – Federal Legislation Clinic

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Part-Time Staff Attorney responsible for developing congressional engagement initiatives at Georgetown University Law Center. Collaborating with students and congressional offices to facilitate career opportunities.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $66,783 - $126,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative lawyering, program development, and clinical legal education, with a strong commitment to social justice and client-centered services. Proven ability to engage and educate diverse student populations on legislative opportunities and practices.

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J.D. From Accredited Law SchoolMembership In District Of Columbia BarFive Years Post J.D. Experience In CongressThree Years Teaching In Clinical Legal EducationExperience Practicing Legislative Lawyering

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Hard Skills

Legislative LawyeringProgram DevelopmentClinical Legal EducationPolicy DevelopmentOffice Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCommitment To Social JusticeListening Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Completion Of Georgetown Law’s Elements Of Clinical Pedagogy Course

Industry Keywords

CongressLegislative ProcessesNonprofit Organizational ClientsClient-Centered ServicesVolunteer And Paid Employment Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

help develop, coordinate, and execute programmatic efforts to support students in the Clinic
develop 'congressional pipeline' initiatives for incoming students, current students, and recent graduates
work with various congressional offices on efforts to identify opportunities for volunteer and paid employment
educate and engage students and recent graduates on these opportunities
report to the Director of the Federal Legislation Clinic

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from accredited law school and membership or ability to waive into the District of Columbia Bar
Minimum of five years of post J.D. experience in Congress
Minimum of three years teaching in clinical legal education, preferably in a legislative or policy clinic
Experience collaborating with lawyers and non-lawyers in support of legislative lawyering tasks, administration, and policy development
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and client-centered legislative services
Demonstrated knowledge of Congress, its committees, members, procedures, practices, and hiring processes
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and listen to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
Experience practicing legislative lawyering on behalf of nonprofit organizational clients
Experience managing an office, partnership, or program
Completion of Georgetown Law’s Elements of Clinical Pedagogy course or similar training program for supervising students in law school clinical settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
array of voluntary insurance options