Policy Counsel

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

J.D. and membership in a state bar
2 or more 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

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