Researcher

About the Role:

Arthan is partnering with an organization to hire a driven and detail-oriented Research Associate to support its work in judicial reforms, with a specific focus on tribunals. The ideal candidate will have a background in law, a strong research orientation, and experience working with tribunals or similar institutions. This role involves a combination of empirical research, policy engagement, stakeholder management, and public communication, offering a unique opportunity to make a real-world impact in the justice system.

Key Responsibilities

1. Institutional Engagement and Stakeholder Management

   • Lead and coordinate engagement with courts, tribunals, and government institutions

   • Manage project timelines, track deliverables, and document progress through detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders

   • Build strategic networks with tribunal members, lawyers, researchers, government officials, and technical experts

2. Research and Public Engagement

   • Conduct in-depth research on tribunals, covering processes, personnel, data, technology, and institutional design

   • Draft high-quality reports, articles, and opinion pieces to inform public discourse and shape policy narratives

   • Support knowledge dissemination through blogs, presentations, and public forums

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in law is mandatory

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, particularly related to tribunals

• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

• Excellent research and writing capabilities

• Ability to analyze data and synthesize complex information

• Comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with diverse stakeholders

• Passionate about systemic change in the justice system