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ACLU Massachusetts

Advocacy Policy Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Summary The Advocacy Policy Counsel plays an important role in the Public Advocacy department to ... Design and lead public records requests in support of priority advocacy campaigns, and assist with ...

ACLU of Massachusetts

Advocacy Policy Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Summary The Advocacy Policy Counsel plays an important role in the Public Advocacy department to ... Design and lead public records requests in support of priority advocacy campaigns, and assist with ...

Aep

Counsel - Labor & Employment

Columbus, OH

$116K - $177K/yr

Job Summary The candidate will work under the supervision of Assistant General Counsel or Associate ... Policy. * Counsel should be organized, self- driven, team oriented, able to manage multiple ...

Sourceability

Assistant General Counsel

Austin, TX · On-site

The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a practical, business-oriented legal advisor to ... It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment ...

New York State

Assistant Counsel

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$93K - $118K/yr

Reporting to the Deputy Counsel, the Assistant Counsel will perform the following duties and tasks ... Draft, revise, and analyze legislation, rules, regulations, and policies; Prepare appropriate legal ...

New York State

Assistant Counsel

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$93K - $118K/yr

Draft, revise, and analyze legislation, rules, regulations, and policies; Prepare appropriate legal ... for Counsel's Office or the Commission; and Assist in responding to subpoenas issued to the ...

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How much do assistant policy counsel jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant policy counsel in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Policy Counsel vs Policy Analyst?

AspectAssistant Policy CounselPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), legal licensingBachelor's or Master's in Public Policy, Political Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLegal teams, law firms, corporate legal departmentsGovernment agencies, think tanks, NGOs, research organizations
Employer & Industry UsageLegal and corporate sectors, often within regulated industries

Assistant Policy Counsel and Policy Analyst roles often overlap in policy research and analysis. However, Assistant Policy Counsel typically requires a legal degree and licensing, focusing on legal compliance and advising, while Policy Analysts usually hold degrees in policy or related fields, concentrating on research and policy development without legal licensing.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Policy Counsel job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,766 per year, or $67.7 per hour.
Policy Counsel

Policy Counsel

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$82K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking two Policy Counsel for its Public Affairs department. The Policy Counsel provides legal, legislative, and policy research in support of AAJ’s federal and state advocacy programs. Conducts analysis of assigned issues affecting individuals’ access to justice at the state and federal level. 

Essential duties include: 

  • Track, analyze, and assess federal and state legislation in assigned issue areas, as well as certain federal regulations.
  • Draft legislative text and advocacy materials such as one-pagers, fact sheets, talking points, and regulatory comments for assigned issues. 
  • Engage with AAJ members on policy and regulatory priorities, including conducting research to evaluate civil justice implications of proposed legislation and regulations for AAJ members.
  • Advise and assist Communications staff on relevant issues.
  • Support efforts to provide information to Members of Congress and congressional staff, by preparing written materials and participating in Capitol Hill meetings and events as assigned.
  • Law degree with Bar admission. 
  • Minimum of three-five years of relevant experience, with Capitol Hill experience preferred.
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment and exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. 
  • Familiarity with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes. 
  • A commitment to civil justice, and a clear understanding of AAJ’s issues and the ability to advocate for them to others. 

Salary Range: $82,000-$100,000

Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:

  • Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
  • Comprehensive health insurance which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
  • Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
  • Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
  •  Professional development opportunities
  • Company social events
  • Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!

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