Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Democracy Forward is a mission-driven organization dedicated to defending democratic institutions. They are seeking a Research Assistant to join their Strategic Initiatives team to track and assess activities undermining liberal democracy and support data collection and analysis efforts.
Responsibilities
- Support efforts to track, analyze, and report on the organization and litigation strategies of the right-wing legal movement and its efforts to undermine democratic institutions and the rule of law
- Work with policy and research staff to maintain timely, accurate, and robust information about these and other legal and policy trends across a range of progressive issues
- Collaborate with all teams across the organization to develop useful analyses and synthesis of data on emerging threats to liberal democracy, including litigation trends, personnel networks, and coordinated policy campaigns
- Stay abreast of current events and the legal and policy landscape related to anti-democratic activities in the United States, including the activities of right-wing legal organizations, dark money funders, and state-level actors
- Prepare briefings for internal staff as well as external stakeholders, such as partner organization
- Support efforts to collaborate and develop partnerships that enhance and strengthen Democracy Forward’s impact, including those seeking to understand and counter threats in the legal and policy landscape
Skills
- For Research Assistant: 0-2 years of experience working in research, policy, or legal environments and/or organizations that work at the intersection of government, law, and policy
- For Research Analyst: 3+ years of experience working in research, policy, or legal environments and/or organizations that work at the intersection of government, law, and policy
- Demonstrated experience with legal, policy, and media databases and tools, 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 including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
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