Policy Counsel

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

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
• Strong commitment to reducing and preventing gun violence

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Match
• Education Assistance

About Everytown for Gun Safety

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.