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About the Role
Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy group in the country, is seeking a passionate, dedicated attorney to join its Policy team. The Policy team works to advance Everytown's mission to reduce gun violence by improving gun-related laws and regulations in all 50 states and at the federal level, generating groundbreaking original research, and contributing to Everytown's position as a thought leader in the gun violence prevention movement. A key part of the role will be to work as part of an internal, cross-departmental team to develop, advise on, and implement a complex, multi-state policy strategy in a region. You will also need to work in collaboration with state legislators, advocacy organizations, lobbyists, and other influencers to seize opportunities to pass and protect lifesaving gun violence prevention laws at the state level.
Responsibilities
- Draft and advise on legislation to promote gun safety at the state and local level
- Analyze legislation, legal opinions, and criminal court records
- Perform research on Second Amendment and other firearm-related jurisprudence and gun laws around the country
- Contribute to research reports and draft other public-facing materials
- Work cooperatively with and support teams engaged in Government Affairs, Political, Research, Communications, and Digital projects
- Review the organization's products and communications materials for accuracy, including reports, speeches, op-eds, emails, and social media posts
- Represent the organization before legislative bodies and in other public forums
Requirements
- J.D. and membership in a state bar
- Ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues in positions across the organization and work toward a common goal
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to explain complicated legal concepts to a general audience
- Strong work ethic, sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, and a professional demeanor
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and deliver timely and high-quality work
- Willingness to travel on occasion, possibly on short notice
- Comfort working in a sometimes hectic open-plan office
- Strong commitment to reducing and preventing gun violence
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Editing
- Attention to detail
- Explaining legal concepts to a general audience
- Managing multiple projects
Location
- New York City
- DC
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 or more years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- J.D.
- Membership in a state bar
Salary/Compensations
- Commensurate with experience and skill
Benefits
- Very generous benefits
About the Company
- Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy group in the country, is seeking a passionate, dedicated attorney to join its Policy team.
- Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.
Equal Opportunity
- Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.