[Hiring] Legal Research Mentor @Inspira Education

Role Description

We are looking for a Research Mentor to support high-achieving pre-law students through the development and completion of original research projects across law, legal studies, public policy, political science, and related disciplines. If you hold a JD and/or PhD and are passionate about mentorship, this role is an excellent fit.

This is a part-time, remote, 1099 contract role that can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

• Mentor undergraduate students through the full research process, from topic selection and study design to execution and final deliverables
• Guide students in developing feasible, high-quality research questions aligned with their academic and career goals
• Provide structured feedback on research plans, data interpretation, and written research drafts
• Help students understand research standards and discipline-specific expectations
• Support students pursuing outcomes such as academic papers, posters, or journal submissions, depending on program scope
• Track progress against defined milestones and timelines to ensure consistent forward momentum

Qualifications

• JD and/or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., law, legal studies, public policy, political science, or related disciplines)
• Demonstrated experience conducting academic or legal research
• Strong background in research design, data analysis, and academic writing
• Experience mentoring students or trainees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• A passion for mentorship and student development

Benefits

• Amazing people with a great vision and values
• Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly
• Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
• Flexible Paid-time Off
• Learning and Development Budget
• Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans