Senior Research and Policy Associate (REMOTE)

Employer Industry: Criminal Justice Reform
Why Consider This Job Opportunity...
• Opportunity to work closely with recently elected prosecutive leaders committed to criminal justice reform
• Chance to contribute to new innovations and strategies for reducing incarceration, promoting diversion and bail reform, and enhancing transparency and accountability
• Support in educating and fortifying prosecutive leaders in their commitment to implement new approaches to promoting healthier and safer communities
• Exposure to reform-oriented national justice thinking and best practices
• Collaboration with national organizations, academics, and justice system leaders
• Ability to work remotely or in a New York office
What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)
• Conduct research and draft briefing papers on criminal justice issues and reforms
• Manage amicus briefs and sign-on statements addressing timely criminal justice issues
• Gather information from prosecutors and subject matter experts on best practices and justice system inequities
• Facilitate in-person and remote gatherings for prosecutive leaders to learn from each other and experts in the field
• Assist in interviews, surveys, and support for prosecutive leaders in the network
What Is Required (Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree and JD, Master's Degree, or equivalent post-graduate degree
• Four years or more of experience in criminal justice legal or policy work
• Understanding of justice reform work and systems
• Strong writing, research, and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep a large national project organized
• Ability to communicate effectively with elected prosecutive leaders and their staff
• Ability to work in a non-traditional environment and supervise junior staff
• Ability to work independently and manage projects
How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
• Diverse educational and experiential backgrounds
• Experience in reforms of prosecution and the criminal legal system
• Virtual team collaboration experience
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