Research Associate, Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $57,000 - $67,000
The Research Associate is responsible for managing various Meese Center programs and projects, particularly its amicus and moot court programs, with opportunities to conduct research and author commentary on new cases and current legal issues. This role requires strong administrative skills, a working knowledge of emerging legal issues in state and federal courts, and exceptional legal writing, research, editing, and communication skills.
Job Duties:
- Schedule and host teleconferences and moot courts for the appellate advocacy program.
- Manage email alerts regarding amicus opportunities and process amicus requests from external organizations.
- Track petitions for certiorari at the U.S. Supreme Court and prepare alerts regarding Supreme Court orders and opinions.
- Provide administrative support for the public interest law program.
- Support and participate in various Meese Center events and conferences.
- Assist Meese Center scholars and staff as needed on Meese Center projects including the Election Fraud Database, Election Integrity Scorecard, Defensive Gun Use Database, and Judicial Appointments Tracker.
- Conduct research on behalf of scholars, identify emerging legal issues, track developments in key litigation, and author commentary on issues related to Heritage and Meese Center priorities.
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