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Posted: 28-Jul-22
Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Imagine if lawyers, judges, and decision makers used rigorous evidence to design and run the U.S. justice system. They could:
enable far more people, especially those who can't afford to hire lawyers, to access civil justice;
make the criminal justice system fairer and more efficient; and
promote the dignity and respect of individuals and families as they encounter the justice system.
The Access to Justice Lab creates and shares the rigorous evidence needed to make these transformations happen.
This position works under the A2J Faculty Director and one or more front-line researchers to implement A2J Lab field operations and conducts as needed background research on the effort to transform the US legal system into an evidence-based profession.
As a Research Specialist you will:
Coordinate, administer, organize, facilitate, and support research of the Access to Justice (A2J) Lab, particularly two projects already in the field
Maintain contact with study participants, manage survey operations, organize mass mailings, code into spreadsheets data for ongoing projects
In conjunction with the A2J Lab's Faculty Director, support work of student research assistants by providing them with appropriate files and explaining the content of those files
Construct and adhere to schedules of operations for ongoing projects
Research and draft memoranda supporting the A2J Lab's field operations
Perform other duties as assigned
This is a one year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.
Salary Grade: 052
Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
College background or equivalent experience.
We are looking for people who have:
Demonstrated knowledge of research populations and/or techniques helpful, but not required
Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical techniques preferred
Prior experience in project management and organization preferred
Strong cooperation skills and motivation
Strong independent motivation, and a desire to see projects upon which they work succeed
Strong writing and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with individuals unfamiliar with the court system.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
