Legislative Assistant to Senator Claudia Kauffman

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Legislative Assistant to Senator Claudia Kauffman

$5,061 - $8,770 monthly depending on qualifications

Olympia, Washington

October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. 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 legislative members.

Senator Kauffman represents Washington State’s 47th Legislative District
- Kent. She currently is the caucus’s Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations, chair of the Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee, vice chair of the State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee, and a member of the Ways & Means Committee. Kauffman also serves as the co-vice chair of the Senate Democrats’ Members of Color Caucus.

More information here: https://senate democrats.wa.gov/kauffman/

Senator Kauffman’s legislative assistant (LA) is a highly motivated self-starter that will help our team provide the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of the 47th Legislative District. The LA will also be the first face people see in the office of Senator Kauffman and helps set the tone for all visitors to our office.

This is a full-time year-round position that is exempt from civil service laws. This position is represented by a union.

• Manage the daily operations of Senator Kauffman’s office.
• Serve as a liaison between the Senator and both internal and external parties (legislators, staff, lobbyists, agencies, local/federal governments, tribal nations, and constituents).
• Field questions from the public regarding legislation, the Senator’s stance on issues, and other legislative-related questions.
• Collaborate with caucus communications staff on drafting talking points, press releases, mailings, and in planning town halls and district-specific media strategies.
• Draft and/or review responses to legislative correspondence; exercise independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Assist constituents in their interactions with state agencies.
• Meet with constituents, lobbyists, and other parties on behalf of the Senator.
• Organize in-person and virtual legislative events.
• Monitor district-specific issues and concerns.
• Maintain the Senator’s legislative calendar throughout the year; prioritizing meeting requests, preparing briefing and background materials for meetings, and arranging travel details.
• Oversee the Senator’s legislative office budget, including making equipment purchases and submitting travel and reimbursement requests.
• Manage, submit, and track the Senator’s budget requests throughout the budget process.
• In consultation with the Senator, recruit candidates for session staff positions.
• Train session staff to ensure compliance with office procedures and Senate rules.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of temporary office staff and intern during the legislative session.
• Oversee progression of bills and amendments through the legislative process.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between the Senator and stakeholders in the creation, development, and progression of legislation.
• Organize committee testimony for the Senator’s prime sponsor bills.
• Collaborate with partisan caucus policy staff and non-partisan committee services staff to implement the Senator’s policy goals.
• Maintain and preserve records of the legislative office.
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