Access to Justice Policy Coordinator

About the role

The Institute for Justice seeks a passionate individual to join our Activism team as an Access to Justice Policy Coordinator for our newest initiative, Counsel Unbound, based at our headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on access-to-justice issues, including reviewing and processing academic publications, court decisions, and current events
• Tracking court initiatives and updates to existing programs
• Outreach to potential legal services providers and those impacted by bad policies—including through in-person canvassing, cold outreach, and digital advertising
• Identifying and cultivating relationships with activists, decision makers, and coalition partners
• Developing and executing grassroots strategies and public information campaigns
• Hosting events like town halls, roundtables, community block parties, activist trainings, and webinars
• Drafting materials for activists, decision makers, and the public, including one-pagers, press releases, flyers, op-eds, and digital and social media content
• Representing the initiative externally and attending conferences and coalition meetings, alongside senior team members
• Working with senior managers to develop policy recommendations and publish reports
• Traveling as needed 1 – 2 times a month, occasionally on short notice

Requirements

• Deep commitment to access-to-justice issues and IJ’s mission, particularly expanding legal access for people of modest means and diverse backgrounds
• Experience or interest in public policy, advocacy, or grassroots organizing
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to communicate complex policy ideas to diverse perspectives including decision makers
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Comfortable with outreach, public engagement, and event coordination
• Willingness to travel 1 – 2 times per month

Qualifications

• Personable, self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new skills in a dynamic environment
• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
• Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
• HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matches
• Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
• Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
• Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
• HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matches
• Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
• Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays

Pay

This position is posted at the Coordinator level with a salary range of $60,000-$65,000 for candidates with approximately 1-3 years of relevant experience. This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels. Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for a position at a different level (Assistant, Associate, or Manager), with a corresponding title, responsibilities, and compensation.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule