Democracy Forward Foundation

Democracy Forward Foundation

Research Assistant/Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role

  • Are you a mission-driven researcher with a passion for defending democratic institutions and tracking the forces working to undermine them?
  • If so, Democracy Forward Foundation ("Democracy Forward") is looking for a Research Assistant to join its Strategic Initiatives team.
  • Democracy Forward's office is located in Washington, DC.

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
  • 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
  • The Research Assistant will help drive Democracy Forward's research and data collection on right wing legal organizations, attempts to undermine or eliminate DEIA policies and practices, and efforts to advance anti-democratic law and policy.
  • The role will identify and track these trends, help maintain and develop Democracy Forward's data systems, work across the organization to develop timely and insightful analysis, and support Democracy Forward's collaboration with key stakeholders and partners outside the organization to turn data into action.

Requirements

  • If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply.
  • 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
  • Please note that all lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia.
  • We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed.

Nice to have

  • This role may require occasional travel for team retreats, conferences, or organizational meetings.
  • This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Compensation

  • The salary for the Research Assistant position is $72,100 plus excellent benefits.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.

Equal opportunity

  • Democracy Forward Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
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