Research and Project Management Attorney

Overview

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rule of law and free, fair, and secure elections is seeking a contract Research and Project Management attorney. This part-time, temporary role involves managing a critical organizational project that includes legal research, project management, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation tracking project by maintaining a database or content management system for cases.
• Monitor new cases, appeals, and case developments.
• Draft summaries of litigation, cases, outcomes, and processes for both sophisticated legal users and the general public.
• Conduct other legal research as needed.
• Participate in small team meetings approximately once a week in 2026 and as needed after public launch.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) with 3-5 years of post-JD experience, including familiarity with litigation.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state.
• Strong legal research, writing, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Availability for 10-15 hours per week, with flexibility to scale hours based on case developments.
• Familiarity with databases or content management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to advancing free, fair, and secure elections.
• Positive attitude, good listening skills, self-confidence, and common sense.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with elections, voting, rule of law, and state government issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $100.
• This position may be remote within the United States.
• Travel required to attend organizational and team meetings, conferences, and other events.

Location

Offices are located in Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; and Washington, DC. Remote work is possible with required travel as noted.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.