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Position Description
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.
This is a full-time position based in New York City or DC reporting to the Director of Policy Advocacy.
Responsibilities Will Include
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
Qualifications
J.D. and membership in a state bar
2 years of relevant professional experience
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
The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.
DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund 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.
You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values
About Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (the “Everytown Support Fund”) is the education, research and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 11 million supporters and more than 800,000 donors. The Everytown Support Fund seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to reduce it by conducting groundbreaking original research, developing evidence-based policies, communicating this knowledge to the American public, and advancing gun safety and gun violence prevention in communities and the courts. Learn more at www.everytownsupportfund.org.
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.
This is a full-time position based in New York City or DC reporting to the Director of Policy Advocacy.
Responsibilities Will Include
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
Qualifications
J.D. and membership in a state bar
2 years of relevant professional experience
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
The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K Match, Education Assistance and more.
DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund 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.
You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values
About Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (the “Everytown Support Fund”) is the education, research and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 11 million supporters and more than 800,000 donors. The Everytown Support Fund seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to reduce it by conducting groundbreaking original research, developing evidence-based policies, communicating this knowledge to the American public, and advancing gun safety and gun violence prevention in communities and the courts. Learn more at www.everytownsupportfund.org.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000