Policy Counsel

### Salary Range
$110,000.00 to $120,000.00 Annually

Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy group in the country, is seeking a passionate, dedicated attorney to join its Policy team. The Policy team works to advance Everytown’s mission to reduce gun violence by improving gun-related laws and regulations in all 50 states and at the federal level, generating groundbreaking original research, and contributing to Everytown’s position as a thought leader in the gun violence prevention movement.

A key part of the role will be to work as part of an internal, cross-departmental team to develop, advise on, and implement a complex, multi-state policy strategy in a region. You will also need to work in collaboration with state legislators, advocacy organizations, lobbyists, and other influencers to seize opportunities to pass and protect lifesaving gun violence prevention laws at the state level.

This is a full-time position based in New York City or Washington, DC, reporting to the Director of Policy Advocacy.

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### Responsibilities

– **Draft legislation** to promote gun safety at the state and local level
– **Analyze legislation**, legal opinions, and criminal court records
– **Perform research** on Second Amendment and other firearm-related jurisprudence and gun laws around the country
– **Contribute to reports** and draft other public-facing materials
– **Support cross-functional teams** engaged in Government Affairs, Political, Research, Communications, and Digital projects
– **Review materials** for accuracy, including reports, speeches, op-eds, emails, and social media posts
– **Represent the organization** before legislative bodies and in other public forums

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### Qualifications

– **J.D. degree** and membership in a state bar
– **2+ years of experience** of relevant professional experience
– **Ability to build relationships** across the organization and work toward a common goal
– **Excellent research and writing** skills with outstanding attention to detail
– **Ability to explain legal concepts** to a general audience
– **Strong work ethic**, sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, and a professional demeanor
– **Ability to manage multiple projects** in a fast-moving environment and deliver timely, high-quality work
– **Willingness to travel** on occasion, possibly on short notice
– **Comfort in open-plan office** environments
– **Commitment to gun violence prevention**

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The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401K match, education assistance, and more.

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### How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include a thoughtful cover letter, including any salary requirements, and a resume.

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### Diverse Workforce and Open Culture

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown’s Organizational Values.

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### About Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (the “Everytown Support Fund”) is the education, research, and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 11 million supporters and more than 800,000 donors.

The Everytown Support Fund seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help reduce it by conducting groundbreaking original research, developing evidence-based policies, communicating this knowledge to the American public, and advancing gun safety and gun violence prevention in communities and the courts.

Learn more at [www.everytownsupportfund.org]