Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Constitutional Litigation

Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violenc • Washington, DC

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees