Description:
Scope of Work and ResponsibilitiesThe Associate Counsel/Counsel will have a high level of responsibility and self-direction. The primary responsibilities of the Associate Counsel/Counsel will be to work with our Affirmative Litigation team as follows:
- Developing and implementing Everytown Law's nationwide federal and state court affirmative litigation practice including through legal research, factual development, and strategic analysis.
- Litigating affirmative cases in conjunction with national and local co-counsel, including case management and strategy.
- Drafting and editing memos, complaints, pleadings, and briefs.
- Undertaking all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert testimony.
- Working directly with clients, including survivors of gun violence and governmental entities.
- Preparing cases for trial and potentially trying cases.
- Working closely with teams across the organization to advance sensible gun regulation.
- Participating in some interviewing and supervising of legal interns (depending on experience) and some public speaking, including presentations to law school students and at other public interest events.
- Participating in team and professional development, including retreats, trainings, and other events.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and membership in a state bar.
- 3+ years of litigation experience required for associate counsel.
- 5+ years of litigation experience required for counsel.
- Excellent legal analysis, research, writing, and editing skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to explain complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Oral argument and/or deposition experience a plus.
- Clerkship experience a significant plus.
- Candidates transitioning from the private sector are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with marginalized communities and survivors of trauma a plus.
- A commitment to social justice, an interest in gun violence prevention litigation, and a passion for Everytown's mission of preventing gun violence in America.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with other lawyers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and staff in a fast-moving environment and to deliver timely and high-quality work.
- Strong work ethic, sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to work in a sometimes-hectic, open-plan office.