Research Assistant, Congressional Investigations

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Research Assistant supporting Congressional Investigations at leading international law firm. Responsibilities include tracking congressional activities and summarizing legal news.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Summarizing and distributing timely legal and policy news coverage impacting client investigations
Tracking congressional member and committee activity
Producing comprehensive research on congressional scrutiny towards clients
Actively participating in weekly team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Strong interpersonal skills
Flexibility and willingness to work outside core hours
Ability to operate independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsflexibilityindependencewritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree