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Associate I, Civil Legal System Modernization (Hybrid)
The Pew Charitable Trusts | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
901 East Street Northwest (Show on map) | |
October 26, 2022 | |
The Government Performance Portfolio within Program Pew's government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States. The portfolio's work can be traced back to our founders' early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals. Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative approaches in addressing complex problems at the federal, state, and local levels. Current initiatives focus on health and human services, government management and budget, family economic stability, and safety and justice. Our teams explore and advance effective policy reforms using credible, timely, and accessible research, assessing public support for change, identifying approaches that have proved successful elsewhere, and bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground. In addition, our teams use strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public. Project Description The civil legal system modernization project was launched in 2018 as an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project works to make the nation's civil legal system more accessible and affordable to the public by implementing the most promising technologies and tools to assist self-represented litigants and improve state court efficiency. For more information about this project, visit www.pewtrusts.org/modernlegal. Specifically, the project will:
Position Overview The associate I supports the civil legal system modernization project's efforts to advance state action to improve court policies, processes, and technology innovations. Under the direction of the manager, the associate I analyzes promising technology innovations; contributes to policy scans in the areas of eviction, debt claims, and guardianship of children; contributes to the planning and execution of stakeholder meetings and outreach; supports the development and execution of grants and contracts; and assists with programmatic priorities. The position is based in Pew's Washington, DC office and is eligible for up to 60% telework Responsibilities
Requirements
Key attributes and preferred experience
Travel This position requires occasional domestic travel to meetings and conferences. Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance. The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |