Staff Counsel

Staff Counsel

Washington State Senate Republican Caucus

The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Staff Counsel. This is a permanent, full-time position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Conduct thorough legal, policy, and fiscal research and analysis. Develop and evaluate policy alternatives for Senators. Draft and analyze legislation, memorials, resolutions, and amendments. Respond to inquiries on a wide variety of policy and budget issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Juris Doctorate, be a licensed attorney, and 
• Membership/admission in the Washington State Bar or a state bar, is required. 
• Minimum of 3 years of public policy or related work experience.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.

SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical, writing, problem solving, and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to perform high-quality research and analysis in a position requiring high level of self-direction.
• Think strategically, both short-term and long-term.
• Capability to handle the complex, difficult situations that are common in the fast-paced, results-oriented, high pressure legislative environment.
• Ability to track multiple policy areas successfully.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The Legislature meets annually beginning on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its members.

• This position is in-person in Olympia during the legislative session and may require work outside of the normal 8 am – 5 pm workday, including evenings and weekends. 
• Must be a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to Washington.
• Remote work available outside of legislative session.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The Legislature meets annually beginning on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its members.

• This position is in-person in Olympia during the legislative session and may require work outside of the normal 8 am – 5 pm workday, including evenings and weekends. 
• Must be a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to Washington.
• Remote work available outside of legislative session.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS:

The salary for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The full salary range for the position is $6,639 – $11,505 per month.  A STARTING salary will be less than the top of the range, however.

The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions and savings bonds; and tuition reimbursement.

THE WASHINGTON STATE SENATE is an equal opportunity employer. 

TO APPLY: Please submit the following by Monday, September 15, 2025

1. Resume
2. A letter of interest responding to items in the announcement
3. Three professional references with contact information
4. Recent samples of your writing (two brief examples)

 Email your resume and supplemental materials to chris.ferguson@leg.wa.gov