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Research Assistant – Temporary
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Assist a faculty member with tasks related to a research project .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research and analytical capabilities, with proficiency in legal research and data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for drafting and editing scholarly publications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal ResearchData AnalysisLiterature ReviewMicrosoft OfficeAttention to Detail
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Hard Skills
ResearchData ManagementCase CodingLegal Citation FormatsQualitative Research
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
Google WorkspaceWestlawLexisNexis
Industry Keywords
Public PolicyAcademic ResearchLegal Scholarship
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist a faculty member with tasks related to a research project
- Research relevant legal source materials
- Conduct reviews of relevant academic literature
- Analyze data
- Draft and edit articles and books for scholarly publication
- Conduct case coding
- Review formatting and citations
- Support faculty research activities
- Report to Dr. Jamillah Bowman Williams
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or enrollment in an undergraduate degree program
- Demonstrated interest in legal research, law, public policy, or a related field
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in an academic research environment
- Proficiency with standard office and research tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace)
- Willingness to learn legal research databases and data management systems
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
- Prior research experience in an academic, policy, or legal setting (preferred)
- Experience conducting literature reviews or legal research using academic journals, policy reports, or legal databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis (preferred)
- Familiarity with legal citation formats such as Bluebook or experience editing academic or legal writing (preferred)
- Experience supporting data collection, qualitative research, or policy analysis (preferred)
- Interest in pursuing law school, graduate study, or a career in law, legal scholarship, or public policy (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life balance benefits
- Employee discounts
- Voluntary insurance options
- Professional development opportunities
- Community involvement opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities