Description:

Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The 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.