This position is located in the American Law Division, Congressional Research Service. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to fill current and future vacancies as needed.   Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EST on 10/01/2025, however, APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 10/31/2024 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.  After that, applications will be reviewed on a 30-day rolling basis.   

Duties

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will analyze legal questions related to constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general.  This is a non-litigating position emphasizing legal research, analysis, writing, and consultation in a public service legislative context.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of constitutional law, administrative law, or courts and civil procedure in particular and American public law in general** Ability to analyze legal issues** Ability to write in a legal context** Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. 

Education

Basic Requirements

Applicants must possess an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree from a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Appointees must maintain active membership in good standing of the bar throughout their employment.

The following documents MUST BE ATTACHED to your online application: 

1. Legible copies of transcripts demonstrating that applicant is a graduate from an LL.B. or J.D., or higher degree program in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or a state-accredited school of law must be attached to your online application.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of the application. Official documents will be required if selected.
2. Proof of bar membership demonstrating that applicant is an active (or equivalent) member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 

Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Finalists for these positions may be required to submit a writing sample and/or participate in a presentation exercise.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5627
• Email: [email protected]