Fair and Just Prosecution
Research and Policy Fellow (REMOTE)
PayCompetitive
LocationSan Francisco/California
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: REF5R
Employer Industry: Criminal Justice Reform Organization
Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
- Competitive starting salary of $62,000
- Opportunity to contribute to justice reform and work with a dedicated team
- Chance to support a growing national project focused on prosecution and criminal legal system reform
- Ability to work with reform-minded elected prosecutive leaders and gain valuable experience in the field
- Open and inclusive work environment that values diversity and respects all employees
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on promoting fairness, equity, and right-sized justice system
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Interface with recently elected prosecutors, national organizations, academics, and justice system leaders
- Conduct research and draft briefing papers and informational materials
- Assist with information gathering from prosecutors and subject matter experts
- Help plan and organize in-person and remote gatherings for prosecutive leaders
- Develop and conduct interviews, oversee surveys, and provide support to prosecutive leaders
- Identify and promote learning opportunities and partnerships for prosecutive leaders
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree required; JD, Master's Degree, or equivalent preferred
- Strong commitment to prosecution and criminal legal system reform
- Understanding of justice and/or policy reform work
- Excellent writing, research, and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with elected prosecutive leaders
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- JD, Master's Degree, or equivalent post-graduate degree
- Experience in justice or policy reform work
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting fairness and equity in the justice system
- Previous experience working with elected officials or in a similar role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) brings together elected state and local prosecutors as part of a network of leaders committed to promoting a justice system grounded in fairness, equity, compassion, and fiscal responsibility. These bold leaders – and the vision they share for safer and healthier communities – are supported by FJP’s network through ongoing information sharing, research and resource materials, opportunities for on the ground learning, in-person convenings, technical assistance, and access to national experts.