Research Assistant/Research Analyst, Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research
Democracy Forward · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $75,000 - $90,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Democracy Forward's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Democracy Forward's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Democracy Forward
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Democracy Forward's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Democracy Forward.
About this role
The Research Assistant/Research Analyst will support the Regulatory Affairs and Legal Research team by monitoring federal regulatory activities, analyzing proposed rulemakings, and conducting research to aid in public comments and advocacy efforts. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, managing data projects, and preparing written materials such as reports and briefings. The position allows for remote work with some required in-office presence in Washington, DC.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Democracy Forward as an employer.
What you need
- 0-2 years of experience for Research Assistant or 3+ years for Research Analyst in research, policy, regulatory, or legal environments
- Experience with legal, regulatory, policy, and media databases and tools such as Westlaw, HeinOnline, PACER, AirTable, and Google News
- Experience managing data projects and research functions
- Experience working on teams in a collaborative structure
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
What you get
- Salary for Research Assistant is $72,100
- Salary range for Research Analyst is $75,000 - $90,000
- Excellent benefits
Worth weighing
- Remote work is allowed but requires regular in-office presence 8 times a month
- Travel to DC is expected 1-2 times per quarter for candidates outside the area
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or professional development
- The role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer
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Listed by Democracy Forward on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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