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 At Talentify, we prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. Talentify is not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer. Talentify helps candidates around the world to discover and stay focused on the jobs they want until they can complete a full application in the hiring company career page/ATS Apply Job!