RemotevilleRemote Legal Research Assistant Job in United States Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Legal Research Assistant Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
$25 - $35
Applied Behavior AnalysisComputer LiteracyConferencesLegal Document PreparationLegal ResearchOralTimelines
Entry-level/graduate - Junior (1-2 years)
United States
The CFSY is a national nonprofit that leads efforts to ban JLWOP and other extreme sentences for children.
30+ employees
B2BNonprofitLegalAdvocacy
Role
Who you are
- Current or recent graduate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Organized detail-oriented and skilled in multitasking.
- Proficient in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Experience in multi-state legal research preferred.
- Able to work effectively independently and in teams.
Desirables
- JD student
- Recent law graduate
- ABA school graduate
What the job involves
- Conduct a 50-state review of laws related to 'Second Look' sentencing for youth.
- Compile and analyze state-level statutes and case law governing sentencing.
- Adjust the research codebook based on findings.
- Engage in meaningful, reform-focused legal research.
Application process
- Email letter of interest resume & two references
- Use specific email subject & file name
- Include availability in email
Company
Company mission
The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is dedicated to ending juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) and extreme sentences for children. Founded in 2009, the nonprofit organization aims to foster an environment where those impacted by extreme sentencing can thrive and lead meaningful lives, advocating for reforms in juvenile sentencing practices across the United States.Company benefits
- Flexible work location (remote possible)
- Travel expenses covered
- Work on impactful legal reform
- Connection with impacted individuals
Company values
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Human Rights