Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Constitutional Litigation

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary: 

Brady United seeks a creative, accomplished, and dedicated professional to join our Constitutional Litigation team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office. This is a rare opening to support litigation and legal strategy for an important cause – stopping gun violence – in one of the nation's most effective, cutting-edge public interest law practices.

Brady Legal is the nation’s oldest public interest law group dedicated to defending life-saving gun safety laws and fighting in the courts on behalf of victims of gun violence to reduce gun deaths and injuries. We defend gun laws that are challenged on Second Amendment and other legal grounds, and we reform the gun industry through high-impact, cutting-edge liability actions. Brady has litigated in over 40 states and won landmark rulings from Alaska to Kansas to California, including tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be a critical member of Brady’s Legal team. They will primarily support Brady’s defense of life-saving gun regulations, amicus brief practice, pro bono legal alliances, and partnerships with governments and not-for-profit organizations. They will assist in all aspects of Brady’s legal work, which involves precedent-setting litigation in courts across the country, as well as research and writing on firearms-related constitutional issues, policy, fundraising, and communications projects on gun violence prevention. This role will provide direct, hands-on experience and exposure to high-impact litigation.

Primary duties include managing and organizing the Constitutional team’s defensive and amicus dockets; researching legal and factual issues; tracking cases; assisting in finalizing and filing briefs; managing and organizing materials and information for legal arguments; investigating facts to support litigation; translating arguments for a legal audience into arguments for a popular audience; assisting attorneys with drafting, editing, and proofreading articles and reports; and writing website content on legal issues and cases. Additional responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison between the Constitutional Litigation team, other departments at Brady, and Brady’s pro bono partners. Candidates should be well-versed in using legal, online, and other research sources. 

The expected start date for this position has yet to be determined, but will likely be between August 17 and September 1, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all aspects of Brady’s constitutional litigation practice in courts across the country.
• Research and investigate firearms-related news including shootings, statistics, and relevant social science research. Compile and organize research materials for cases, reports, and other publications.
• Track Second Amendment and related litigation nationwide concerning issues of critical importance to gun violence prevention.
• Track, review, and summarize legal decisions and filings.
• Track, review, and summarize legal scholarship and policy papers.
• Organize and maintain legal documents.
• Assist with research on cutting-edge legal theories.
• Edit and proofread briefs, memoranda, and articles. 
• Draft memoranda, articles, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Respond to general informational requests from Legal and other Brady departments.
• Act as liaison between Brady’s Legal team and other Brady departments.
• Maintain relationships with pro bono partners and collect data for pro bono reporting.
• Provide general administrative support, including drafting weekly reports, tracking metrics, mentoring interns, negotiating contracts, and assisting with the budgeting process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least six months of paralegal experience desired. 
• Candidates with less than 2 years of professional experience will be considered as a Legal Assistant; candidates with 2 years or more of professional experience will be considered as a Paralegal.  
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, including proficiency in Westlaw, PACER, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Slack, Zoom, and Google Suite. Extensive knowledge of online, media, library, legal industry, and academic research resources desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under deadlines and changing priorities required.
• Work well with others, be self-motivated and focused.
• Strong research and writing skills. Experience with legal filings and/or tracking legal cases as they progress through the courts is a plus.
• Strong enthusiasm and desire to work for gun violence prevention and dedication to public service.

Requirements:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Writing sample (3-5 pages)
• References (3)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To ensure an equitable application and interview process, we ask that all candidates refrain from using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or the like). We also will not use AI in this hiring process.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; pre-tax parking and transit accounts; 403(B) plan with discretionary employer match; Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage; reimbursement for cell phone use; Headspace subscription; 16 weeks paid parental leave; unlimited PTO plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and eleven paid federal holidays.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bjoiner@bradyunited.org

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.