Job o’ the Day: Staff Attorney for the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C.
The mission of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence is based on the belief that it is too easy for dangerous people to access dangerous weapons in America. To fight against this, the Brady Center works on exposing corrupt gun dealers who participate in the illegal job market and hols them accountable in court. They also help strengthen law enforcement’s efforts to stop the illegal gun market, and educate the public about gun violence through grassroots mobilization and outreach to affected communities.
They are currently hiring a Staff Attorney for their Washington, D.C. office:
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence’s Legal Action Project seeks an attorney to fill a Staff Attorney position with the organization. This is a rare opening in one of the nation’s most effective, cutting-edge public interest law practices.
The Brady Center is the nation’s leading non-profit public interest organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, and its Legal Action Project is the nation’s only public interest law group dedicated to fighting in the courts to reduce gun deaths and injuries. The Legal Action Project reforms the gun industry through high-impact, cutting-edge liability actions; defends gun laws and develops a body of Second Amendment law that respects the rights of Americans to protect their communities from gun violence; challenges laws that restrict sound gun violence prevent efforts; and advocates for strong, effective gun policies in reports, media, and other communications.
The Staff Attorney will serve as a member of the Brady Center’s Legal Action Project staff. S/he can expect a variety of direct, hands-on experiences and challenging, exciting opportunities to affect the law and public policy in the courts, legislatures, and media, while sharpening and using legal skills.
Responsibilities Include:
- Participating in litigation in suits representing gun violence victims and defending gun laws, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, briefs, trials, and appeals in courts throughout the country;
- Drafting amicus briefs in Second Amendment and other gun-related cases;
- Writing policy reports on gun laws, the gun industry, and other gun violence issues;
- Analyzing federal, state, and local gun legislation;
- Coordinating national program of pro bono lawyers;
- Preparing position papers and internet content;
- Working with coalitions of law enforcement, public health, and other groups seeking to prevent gun violence;
- Speaking with media, the public, victims, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill and in state and local governments;
- Performing other legal and factual research and writing and administrative support as needed.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, view the full job listing at PSJD.org (log-in required).