Director of Legal Research - Emergency Preparedness & Civil Defense - Remote

Overview

The role involves leading legal research on U.S. federal and state-level policy interventions to support public safety and security in the context of advanced AI risks.

In Short

• Lead legal research on policy interventions for public safety.
• Identify underutilized legal authorities for addressing novel risks.
• Collaborate on holistic solutions for projected crises.
• Research federal and state-level policy interventions.
• Analyze emergency preparedness deficits.
• Craft recommendations for prevention and mitigation strategies.
• Engage with judicial dynamics regarding interventions.
• Work with a team focused on AI risk assessment.
• Utilize legal research information technologies.
• Contribute to a nonprofit mission focused on AI risk management.

Requirements

• J.D. with 3+ years of relevant experience or a master's with 5+ years of legal research experience.
• Proficient in legal research technologies.
• Experience in federal and state policymaking.
• Familiarity with security and catastrophic risk policy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.
• Experience in crisis management and public safety.
• Knowledge of AI governance and safety strategies.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in drafting executive orders or bill language.
• Understanding of judicial dynamics and realpolitik.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Inclusive organization promoting equal opportunities.
• Focus on individual merit for hiring.
• Non-U.S. contractors may be considered.
• No visa sponsorship available.