Description:
An American Nonprofit Organization seeks two creative and thoughtful attorneys for full-time, fixed term fellowships with a fall 2026 end date. One of the positions will begin in fall 2024 and the other is available immediately (spring 2024).An American Nonprofit Organization, the education, research and litigation arm of the nation's leading gun violence prevention organization. We are the largest team of impact litigators in the country dedicated to advocating in the courts for gun violence prevention—one of the most pressing issues of our time.
We believe every person has the right to live free from gun violence. It's our mission to make this belief a reality. We are looking for attorneys who want to use their skills and public-spirited ambitions to join us in advocating on behalf of those most affected by gun violence, including marginalized communities. Our practice also includes representing individuals and elected officials seeking to advance gun safety in their communities. Our clients include students, parents, civil rights organizations, elected officials, domestic violence coalitions, and cities and towns. You can learn about our work and our team at https://everytownlaw.org/.
Scope of Fellowship
In the wake of the first major Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment in more than a decade, the need to elevate and strengthen the voice of gun safety in the courts has never been more urgent. The Fellowship presents an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the development of constitutional doctrine at this pivotal moment. The Fellows will join Everytown Law's Second Amendment practice, which focuses on defending life-saving gun safety laws against Second Amendment and related constitutional challenges in federal and state courts across the country. Our team files amicus briefs and assists governments at the federal, state, and local levels in defending gun safety laws. We produce independent and rigorous legal scholarship on the Second Amendment and other gun violence prevention issues. Our Second Amendment attorneys also work closely with Everytown Law's affirmative and municipal litigation practices and with teams across the organization working to advance sensible gun regulation.
Responsibilities:
The Fellows will report to Everytown Law's senior attorneys and will have a high level of responsibility and self-direction. The primary responsibilities of the Constitutional Law Fellows will involve:
- Working with the team to research and draft amicus briefs addressing the full range of Second Amendment and other constitutional challenges to gun safety laws in state and federal courts around the country
- Assisting state and local governments in defending their gun safety laws
- Conducting legal and historical research and producing scholarship and educational materials on the Second Amendment and other gun safety topics
- The Fellows' work will also include:
- Contributing to the development and implementation of long-term Second Amendment strategy
- Collaborating with state attorneys general, city and county attorneys, and national and local law firms
- Coordinating closely on litigation and amicus strategy with other interested parties, including other gun violence prevention groups
- Participating in some interviewing and supervising of legal interns and some public speaking, including presentations to law school students and at other public interest legal events
Qualifications:
- J.D.
- Clerkship experience is a significant plus
- Excellent legal analysis, research, writing, and editing skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to explain complex legal and historical concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and deliver timely and high-quality work
- A commitment to social justice, an interest in gun violence prevention law and policy, and a passion for Everytown's mission of preventing gun violence
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with other lawyers
- Experience working with marginalized communities and survivors of trauma is a plus
- Strong work ethic, sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, and a professional demeanor
- Second Amendment experience not required
