House Majority Legislative Assistant

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HOUSE MAJORITY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $25 - $27 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Jennifer Fife | hr@le.utah.gov | (801) 538-1285
Application Deadline – 10/5/2026

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Send a cover letter and resume to hr@le.utah.gov by Monday, October 5th 2026. Failure to submit both a cover letter and resume as attachments to your email may result in disqualification. Please combine your application materials into a single PDF document.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is unique to the Legislative Branch.

The Legislative Assistant (LA) is a professional support role within the House Majority Caucus, providing dedicated, high-quality assistance to members of the Utah House of Representatives. Legislative Assistants help legislators efficiently manage their responsibilities during the legislative session and throughout the year, serving as a critical link between representatives, constituents, and the broader legislative process.

This is not a career service position and incumbents serve in an at-will basis. Incumbents serve in a partisan capacity and must be willing to work extended hours and weekends during the legislative session, the interim, or as needed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
•Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned legislators, addressing questions, comments, and concerns.
•Proactively reach out on a weekly basis to provide important updates and offer assistance.
•Serve as a resource and mentor for legislative interns during the session.
•Connect legislators with contacts from state agencies and other legislative offices.
•Organize and manage legislators’ email accounts via Microsoft Outlook, ensuring timely responses and inbox efficiency.
•Keep legislators informed of meeting requests received via email and proactively manage their calendars.
•Schedule meetings on legislators’ behalf with other legislators, lobbyists, stakeholders, and constituents.
•Draft professional, thoughtful responses to constituent inquiries and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
•Check and respond to physical mail received in legislators’ mailboxes.
•Coordinate logistical details for legislative appointments, including facilities, meals, and equipment as needed.
•Assist in planning and executing events such as town halls, constituent engagement activities, and bill signings.
•Monitor legislative progress on key bills and maintain up-to-date tracking documentation.
•Provide clerical and secretarial support including note-taking, document organization, and list management.
•Greet visitors and provide staff support in meetings as needed.
•Assist in drafting reports, documents, or other written materials as directed.
•Support the coordination of all-day caucus events, and professional development programming for representatives.
•Assist with other conferences and events to raise awareness, engage constituents and stakeholders, and elevate the Legislature.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
•Holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, political science or related field.
•Has strong organizational, writing, communications, and interpersonal skills.
•Can work independently on multiple tasks.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Location –
Capitol Hill
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114
United States
Schedule Code – AN - Employees of the Legislature
Salary Range – The pay range for this position is between $25.00 and $27.00 hourly plus comprehensive medical, dental, leave, and retirement benefits. The starting salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

THE AGENCY
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Employees in this position are classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Fife (jfife@le.utah.gov).

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.