Clerkships
Thank you for your interest in a clerkship with E&C Democrats. We are currently accepting applications for the following:
Oversight and Investigations Law Clerk
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Democratic Staff) is seeking a Law Clerk for Fall 2024 to assist in conducting oversight and investigations of issues within the Committee’s broad jurisdiction. Law Clerks will work closely with Subcommittee counsel and professional staff on a wide range of issues related to the environment, energy, health care, and consumer protection sectors. This is a paid position.
Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation for Congressional hearings; contributing to the management of investigations of governmental and private entities; conducting research, document review, and analysis; drafting letters, memoranda, and investigative reports; and coordinating with other Subcommittees of the full Committee.
The successful candidate is a current law student or recent law school graduate who is a detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver with strong communication and legal research and writing skills. Women, people of color, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. Law clerks will receive a stipend, and applicants may request the Committee’s assistance to receive credit from their educational institution.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to [email protected] with the subject line, “E&C O&I Law Clerk.” Applications are due on July 29th, 2024.