Senior Counsel
$132,000–$170,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead civil litigation at all phases in courts nationwide on behalf of public entities and gun violence victims, managing case development, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial presentations. Defend challenged gun laws and regulations by preparing amicus briefs and addressing constitutional and statutory issues. Conduct investigations, perform legal research, and develop policy positions while engaging in administrative and regulatory matters. Provide strategic advising, coordinate with allied organizations and stakeholders, and execute public communication through conferences, speaking, and writing on gun industry accountability. Build relationships with donors and partners to secure support for legal work.
Required Qualifications
- A law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- At least eight years of civil litigation experience (judicial clerkships may be included in these years)
- At least 12 years of legal work
- Strong writing, research, oral advocacy, coordination, and team participation skills
- Demonstrated interest in gun violence prevention
- Experience building coalitions, engaging with clients, and/or managing multiple stakeholders
- Experience developing client relationships, whether in private legal practice or otherwise, and/or experience seeking litigation financing
- The candidate should work well with others, be self-motivated and focused, and possess a strong sense of collegial esprit de corps
- The candidate should be enthusiastic to learn and further develop expertise in high-impact litigation strategy and implementation
Desired Qualifications
- Individuals with more experience are strongly encouraged to apply
- Specific experience litigating gun violence prevention cases is not required
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