GIFFORDS · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Impact Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $154K/yr
7+ years expGIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The Associate Director for Impact Litigation will lead high-impact affirmative litigation aimed at advancing gun industry accountability and reducing gun violence, overseeing case development and managing a team of attorneys focused on this critical work.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Identify, investigate, and develop affirmative litigation to address gun violence, including cases focused on gun industry misconduct, negligent or unlawful distribution practices, deceptive marketing, and other practices that contribute to harm from gun violence
Lead all phases of litigation from factual investigation, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, through trial and the appellate process
Utilize federal, state, and local laws and statutes and innovative legal theories to advance community safety and accountability
Work closely with policy, government affairs, research, community violence intervention, and communications teams to ensure litigation is integrated into broader organizational strategies and advocacy work
Build and maintain relationships with survivors, impacted communities, public officials, local advocates, investigators, co-counsel, and pro bono partners to support case development and litigation goals
Supervise and lead a team of attorneys and other team members towards the achievement of team and individual goals
Ensure high quality, mission-critical work across the affirmative litigation team
Work closely with the Chief Counsel and VP of GIFFORDS Law Center to define long-term litigation priorities and strengthen internal systems
Follow GIFFORDS best practices for management and support of a team
Promote an inclusive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered team culture that values collaboration and learning
Represent the organization in court, in meetings with public officials, in coalition spaces, and at conferences or convenings related to gun violence prevention and industry accountability
Partner with the development team on grant proposals, reports, and donor engagement related to litigation work
Support the communications team in developing messaging, including working with press, that elevates the impact of litigation and centers survivors and affected communities
Contribute to organizational initiatives, cross-team strategy efforts, and leadership discussions
Qualification
Required
J.D. and admission to at least one state bar (or eligibility for timely admission)
Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, with substantial affirmative, complex, or impact litigation responsibility
Minimum of 3 years of experience working on issues related to gun violence prevention
Demonstrated commitment to gun violence prevention and/or related areas such as consumer protection, civil rights, public health, or corporate accountability
Experience developing and leading cases involving complex factual records, expert testimony, and industry practices
Prior experience supervising or mentoring attorneys or legal staff
Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple litigation matters in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Strong commitment to trauma-informed practice, and working respectfully with survivors and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners, including advocates, experts, survivors, and government entities
A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Benefits
Employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance
Health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts
401k plan with 4% employer match
Reimbursement for cell phone and monthly wifi stipend
25 days of PTO annually plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year
10 paid federal holidays
Company
GIFFORDS
Giffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Margaret Whiteley
Deputy Director, Grassroots and Corporate Partnerships
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