Law & Policy Analyst

Richman Law & Policy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Richman Law & Policy in New York is seeking a full-time Law & Policy Analyst to support litigation and policy work through research and case development, while coordinating the operational needs of a boutique impact-litigation practice. You will conduct factual research, assist with filings and client intake, track testing and collaborate with vendors, attorneys, and partner organizations.

This role is ideal for a pre-law candidate or early-career professional seeking hands-on exposure to

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in a legal, policy, advocacy, or research setting; or equivalent internship experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Clio, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, LEXIS, and PACER/ECF (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Researching factual issues for case development.
• Assisting attorneys with litigation and policy efforts.
• Assisting with tracking product and laboratory testing for potential matters.
• Coordinating with outside vendors, including testing laboratories and consultants.
• Organizing and filing case documents within the firm's file system.
• Assisting with filing, transmitting, and processing legal documents.
• Tracking laboratory and product testing for case-starting and potential matters.
• Communicating with clients, potential clients, and partner organizations.
• Conducting client intake.
• Maintaining the firm's meeting calendars and scheduling external calls and meetings.
• Maintaining the firm's contacts and partner relationships.

Skills

Research & analysis

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Clio

Google Calendar

Microsoft Office

LEXIS

PACER/ECF

Job description

About the Role

This position is a full-time Law & Policy Analyst position with Richman Law & Policy. The Analyst supports the firm’s litigation and policy work through research and case development while helping coordinate the operational needs that keep a boutique impact-litigation practice running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a pre-law candidate or early-career professional seeking hands‑on exposure to public interest litigation and policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

The Law & Policy Analyst plays an active role in supporting the firm's litigation, policy, and case-development work, including:

Researching factual issues for case development;

Assisting attorneys with litigation and policy efforts;

Assisting with tracking product and laboratory testing for potential matters;

Coordinating with outside vendors, including testing laboratories and consultants;

Organizing and filing case documents within the firm's file system;

Assisting with filing, transmitting, and processing legal documents;

Tracking laboratory and product testing for case‑starting and potential matters;

Communicating with clients, potential clients, and partner organizations;

Conducting client intake;

Maintaining the firm's meeting calendars and scheduling external calls and meetings;

Maintaining the firm's contacts and partner relationships.

Qualifications

0–2 years of relevant experience in a legal, policy, advocacy, or research setting (or equivalent internship experience);

Strong research and analytical skills;

Excellent writing and organizational skills;

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines;

Familiarity (preferred) with Clio, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, LEXIS, and PACER/ECF.

The ideal candidate is passionate about repairing the world, improving corporate accountability, and has a demonstrated interest in public interest law and policy. This role is well suited to candidates considering law school or a career in advocacy.

Job Type: Full-time

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

About the Company

Richman Law & Policy (RLP) is a tight collective of lawyers specializing in socially conscious impact litigation. We dedicate ourselves to serving the greater good by holding large corporations accountable for actions that threaten human health, animals, workers’ rights, the environment and our civil liberties. The driving force behind our practice is creating innovative and effective ways to influence public policy and the marketplace. Much of the work we do aims to fill gaps in the current regulatory environment. We work closely with everyday consumers and leading non-profit organizations. For more information visit our website, www.richmanlawpolicy.com .