Legal Research Associate

Georgetown University • Vinalhaven, ME

1d • $47,586 - $87,558 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgetown University Center for Global health Science and Security conducts original research the help decision makers worldwide build sustainable capacities to prevent, detect, respond to public health emergencies and provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with a high-quality evidence base to make decisions that promote health security. The Legal Research Associate will assist with various legal research and logistic tasks to support the research portfolio of the Center for Global Health Science and Security. They will work closely with Dr. Rebecca Katz, the Director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security, and Dr. Heather Swadley, Senior Legal Researcher, and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects relating to global health and health security. In particular, the Legal Researcher will be responsible for curating a database on the relevant law in their subject area, as well as assisting Dr. Swadley with bespoke legal research projects.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a field such as government, pre-law or similar
• 0-2 years of applicable work experience required
• Ability to prioritize, focus and achieve results in a fast paced and complex environment
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks under tight deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining attention to results and detail
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and work others in order to achieve team goals
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Must have communication (oral & verbal), database management, literature review, online research

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Research Assistant role
• Candidates who have successfully completed Legal Writing & Research coursework

Responsibilities

• curating a database on the relevant law in their subject area
• assisting Dr. Swadley with bespoke legal research projects

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level