Project Manager, Litigation (Non-technical)

Duties + Responsibilities

• Captures and documents the lifecycle of litigation projects (pre-litigation, active litigation, amicus briefs)
• Develops and implements project management tools and systems
• Maintains contact database
• Supports attorneys in drafting litigation briefs and other filings
• Conducts research as necessary for legal and advocacy materials
• Tracks and generates reports on legal team’s progress and benchmarks
• Creates and maintains public-facing materials describing the team’s work
• Maintains relationships and coordinates meetings and events with external stakeholders
• Assists in organizing and promoting public-facing events related to Second Amendment scholarship

Required knowledge, skills, + experience

• At least 1-4 years of experience in legal project management or paralegal experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong reading comprehension and writing/editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to lead and provide direction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative on projects
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism

Valued non-essential knowledge, skills, + experience

• Experience with reading and analyzing legal opinions or legislation
• Familiarity with litigation or legislative processes
• Familiarity with litigation processes, including docket searching software
• Experience with project management
• Experience with AirTable and/or other project management software

Salary + Benefits

• Salary range: $71,000 - $77,000 annually
• Benefits: Employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of PTO annually plus paid week closure for winter break between Christmas and New Years; ten annual paid federal holidays.

Applying + the interview process

• Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) outlining three specific ways you would be a good fit for this position
• Interview process includes: phone interview, panel interview, final interview, reference checks, and background check