Research Assistant/Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

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Democracy ForwardLegal and Policy
Remote candidates within the United States will also be considered.Full-TimeMiddle
Salary72,100 - 90,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
0-2 years for Research Assistant, 3+ years for Research Analyst.
Required Skills
ResearchWritingData management

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience for Research Assistant or 3+ years for Research Analyst in research, policy, or legal environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with legal, policy, and media databases including Westlaw, Docket Alarm, PACER, AirTable, Muck Rack, and Google News.
  • Experience managing data projects and research functions.
  • Experience working on teams in a collaborative structure.
  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills.
  • Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Commitment to democracy and social progress.
  • Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

  • Support efforts to track, analyze, and report on the organization and litigation strategies of the right-wing legal movement.
  • Work with policy and research staff to maintain timely, accurate, and robust information about legal and policy trends.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to develop useful analyses and synthesis of data on emerging threats to liberal democracy.
  • Stay abreast of current events and the legal and policy landscape related to anti-democratic activities in the United States.
  • Prepare briefings for internal staff as well as external stakeholders.
  • Support efforts to collaborate and develop partnerships that enhance and strengthen Democracy Forward’s impact.
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