Prosecutorial Reform Research Fellow

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) seeks applications for Research and Policy Fellows. You will support the executive team and staff to assist recently elected prosecutive leaders committed to innovative reforms, increased transparency, and accountability, moving beyond incarceration-driven approaches.

You will conduct research, assist with on-the-ground and remote learning, and draft briefs to educate leaders on strategies such as reducing incarceration, promoting diversion and bail reform, and

Qualifications

• Strong writing, research and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep a national project organized.
• Commitment to reforms in prosecution and criminal legal system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Interface with elected prosecutors, national organizations and justice leaders.
• Draft briefing papers and assemble materials, including data and surveys.
• Assist with information gathering from prosecutors, academics and experts on reform practices.
• Plan and organize in-person and remote gatherings for leaders to learn from each other.
• Develop and conduct interviews and oversee surveys for the FJP network.
• Support academic collaborations and update project management tools.
• Identify learning opportunities and partnerships to enhance reform efforts.

Skills

Writing

Research

Oral communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or Master’s or equivalent

Job description

Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) seeks applications for Research and Policy Fellows. You will support the executive team and staff to assist recently elected prosecutive leaders committed to innovative reforms, increased transparency, and accountability, moving beyond incarceration-driven approaches.

You will conduct research, assist with on-the-ground and remote learning, and draft briefs to educate leaders on strategies such as reducing incarceration, promoting diversion and bail reform, and