U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seeks a lawyer or recent law school graduate for a full-time, one-year Legal Fellowship beginning in August 2025. The Fellow will support the Senator’s policy work on issues in the Judiciary portfolio, including civil rights and liberties, government ethics, criminal justice, prison oversight, law enforcement, immigration, antitrust, and intellectual property. judicial and Department of Justice nominations. The Fellow will also support the Senator’s investigative work on human rights.
Primary responsibilities include legal research and writing; drafting legal memoranda and briefs, writing and editing oversight letters, interviewing issue stakeholders and eyewitnesses to human rights abuse; serving as a full team member in preparation for meetings and hearings; advising the Senator; and other duties as assigned. The Fellow will work closely with and report to the Senator’s Counsels.
Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, self-starters, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in legislative and investigative work, such as working for an oversight committee or as a prosecutor, is a plus. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Candidates must possess a J.D. Fellows should plan to be based in or near Washington, D.C. This position is not paid, but the Office can coordinate with fellowship or external funding opportunities identified by potential Fellows.
Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and three professional references to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov by May 1, 2025, indicating “Legal Fellow – ” followed by your name in the subject line. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. No phone calls or drop-bys, please.
The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seeks part-time or full-time Fall 2025 law clerks. Law clerks will support the Senator’s policy and investigative work in his Judiciary Committee portfolio. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing legal memos and briefs, drafting and editing oversight letters, assisting staff with preparation for meetings and hearings, supporting staff with administrative assignments, and other duties as assigned. Law clerks will work closely with the Senator’s staff on all issues under the Committee’s jurisdiction. Candidates must be exceptionally strong writers, detail-oriented, self-starters, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in investigations, such as working for an oversight committee or as a prosecutor, is a plus. Georgia ties preferred but not required. Candidates must be current law students or recent law school graduates. This position is not paid, but the Office can coordinate with fellowship or external funding opportunities identified by potential clerks.
Interested parties should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and three professional references to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov by February 14, 2025, indicating “Fall Judiciary Law Clerk – ” followed by your name in the subject line. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. No phone calls or drop-bys, please.
The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov.
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seeks a dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated individual to serve as Staff Assistant/Executive Assistant in the Atlanta, GA office. Interested candidates should have a strong work ethic, excellent writing skills, a clean driving record, and be able to fulfill tasks under pressure and time constraints. The candidate must be capable of working independently, managing time effectively, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include driving the Senator, staffing the Senator at various events statewide, and aiding in administrative and constituent services duties in the office. This position requires the individual be available for some evening and unscheduled hours. Additional duties as assigned.
This is a mid-level position with a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually and additional benefits. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to jobs@ossoff.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.
The Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff welcomes interested applicants to apply to our 10-week, semesterly internship programs for undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates, in both our Georgia and Washington, D.C. offices.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIPS
Internship opportunities are available in Senator Jon Ossoff’s Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah offices. Interns will experience the legislative process firsthand and learn how the Senator and his staff engage with and serve the people of Georgia.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The internship program welcomes both full-time and part-time students enrolled in four-year colleges and universities, postgraduate colleges, as well as those attending community colleges, junior colleges, and recent graduates. We offer paid and unpaid internships. Interns who are unpaid can receive academic credit. Interns receiving a stipend must have a connection to the state of Georgia, meaning that they must be enrolled at a college or university in Georgia, or they must be Georgia natives attending a college or university outside the state.
As explained below, there are additional criteria for interns who will receive a paid stipend from the Office.
Interns in the Washington, D.C., office have the opportunity to work with the press, legislative, administrative and scheduling teams.
A typical day for D.C. interns may include answering phone calls from Georgians, assisting the Senator’s legislative staff with constituent correspondence, researching legislative issues, attending committee hearings, and giving tours of the Capitol.
Those interested in communications are invited to apply for a D.C. press and digital internship. A typical day for press and digital interns may include working with the press team to monitor media, assisting with press releases, helping prepare for interviews and press conferences, and creating posts and other digital products for the senator’s social media channels.
Interns in the Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah offices will focus on constituent services and learn how we support the people of Georgia.
The deadline for Summer 2025 Internship applications has passed.
Fall 2025 Internship applications and stipend applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 1st.
Please email internship@ossoff.senate.gov with any questions.
PAID STIPENDS
Senator Ossoff’s office is able to offer a limited number of paid stipends for Georgians applying for internships at his offices across Georgia and in Washington, D.C.
Please email internship@ossoff.senate.gov with the subject line “Stipend Application” and attach a two-page essay. In evaluating an applicant’s eligibility for a paid stipend, the Office will consider the individual’s financial need, and will give priority to applicants who are first-generation college students.
In your essay, please draw upon your personal experience to answer the following question: “How will a paid internship better help you meet your educational or professional goals?” This stipend application is in addition to your internship application and will be evaluated separately.
The stipend application for Fall 2025 will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 1st.
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