Associate Legal Fellow

Overview

This role is for an Associate Legal Fellow at a non-profit organization, working remotely. The position involves conducting legal research and supporting policy reform efforts at both state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on state and federal policy issues and reforms
• Draft memos, legislative language, executive materials, and legal documents
• Track court cases, litigation trends, and policy developments nationwide
• Support the development of amicus briefs, public comments, and legal analysis
• Collaborate with policy and government affairs teams to advance reforms
• Lead multi-state policy surveys and maintain internal tracking systems

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
• 0–3 years of legal or policy experience
• Experience with legal research, drafting, or litigation support preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Alignment with mission-driven, policy-focused work in a political environment

Desired Skills and Experience

• Legal research
• Legislative drafting
• Amicus brief writing
• Litigation support
• Federal and state policy knowledge
• Statutory interpretation
• Drafting public comments and legal memoranda
• Court case tracking
• Policy analysis

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$95,000
• Benefits included

Location

• Remote position