The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice. The Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.
The Brennan Center’s Justice Program seeks to improve our criminal justice system by ending mass incarceration while keeping the country safe. The program blends law, policy, and economics to produce new empirical analyses and advance innovative policy solutions to advance this goal at the federal and state level.
Position: The Justice Program seeks an energetic, motivated, well-organized individual who will provide administrative support and research and drafting assistance to the Program Director. The Special Assistant will report to the Justice Program Director and will work closely with the Director in all aspects of her role. The Special Assistant will play a central role in the daily responsibilities of the Director and the program. The role provides an even split between administrative work and research and writing.
The ideal candidate is an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is considering a career in law, public policy, or social justice advocacy and looking to develop critical organizational skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience with research and writing. This is a terrific opportunity for someone 1-3 years out of college interested in learning about law, policy, nonprofit leadership, and organizational planning.
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Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Applications: The application deadline is February 14, 2020, but applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and decisions will be made as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. To apply, visit https://brennancenter.applytojob.com/apply/BRx2CiWriS/Special-Assistant-Justice-Program. Please upload the following application materials: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references. If applicable, please include Internet hyperlinks to authored writing samples. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Special Assistant to the Director, Justice Program” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.
The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. To this end, Brennan Center