Job Description

Everytown Law seeks a creative and thoughtful researcher and investigator for a full-time Litigation Researcher & Investigator.

OUR MISSION AND PRACTICE

We believe every person has the right to live free from gun violence. It’s our mission to make this belief a reality. We are looking for a researcher who wants to join the fight for the right of every person to live free from gun violence. Our practice includes representing survivors seeking accountability for reckless practices in the gun industry, and we advocate on behalf of marginalized communities most impacted by gun violence. Our clients include students, parents, civil rights organizations, elected officials, domestic violence coalitions, and cities and towns seeking to advance gun safety in communities across the country. You can learn about our work and our team at https://everytownlaw.org/.

Everytown Law is part of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the education, research and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation’s biggest gun violence prevention organization. We are the largest team of impact litigators in the country dedicated to advocating in the courts for gun violence prevention—one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Everytown Law engages in two primary areas of litigation:

1. Affirmative litigation to (a) seek accountability and reform of the gun industry’s dangerous business practices, (b) take on dangerous gun lobby-backed laws that conflict with constitutional protections, and (c) enforce gun violence prevention laws.
2. Defense of common-sense, life-saving gun laws against Second Amendment challenges in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen, under the umbrella of the newly launched Everytown Center for the Defense of Gun Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Researcher & Investigator will report to Everytown Law’s senior attorneys and will have a high level of responsibility and self-direction. The primary responsibilities of the Researcher & Investigator will involve:

• Researching specific gun violence prevention policies and related social science and analyzing data;
• Conducting factual investigations of shootings and potential cases including open source investigations and Freedom of Information Act requests;
• Liaising with law enforcement officials for case investigation;
• Liaising with Everytown’s Research department;
• Identifying areas where currently available research is inadequate and creating research proposals to analyze those areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters in Public Health or related field is a strong plus
• Experience in public health and/or gun violence prevention research
• Experience in legal investigations is a plus
• Ability to digest and translate complex research to various audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and deliver timely and high-quality work
• Must feel comfortable calling government offices, including courts, police departments and prosecutor’s offices
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Outstanding organization, attention to detail, persistence, and ability to follow up
• A commitment to social justice, an interest in gun violence prevention law and policy, and a passion for Everytown’s mission of preventing gun violence
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with lawyers
• Experience working with marginalized communities and survivors of trauma is a plus
• Strong work ethic, sense of humor, flexibility, creativity, and a professional demeanor
• While employment in this position is at-will, we are looking for candidates interested in working at Everytown for at least two years
• Ability to work in a sometimes-hectic, open plan office

This is a full-time, hybrid remote/in-office position that can be based in either New York City or Washington, D.C. The salary for this position is $65,000+ per year depending on experience. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, PTO, 401K Match, educational assistance and more.

OUR CULTURE

Our team culture values kindness, positive interpersonal skills, collaboration, communication, feedback, professionalism, social consciousness, a continuous-learning mindset, a strong work ethic, readiness to take action, balance, and self-care. Our team provides a supportive environment for work and growth.

HIRING PROCESS

• Candidates may be required to submit a writing sample, college transcript, and references
• Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis
• As part of our standard hiring process, employment with Everytown Law will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

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.

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 nearly ten million supporters. The Everytown Support Fund seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to 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.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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