Attorney in New York City, NY

Public Interest

New York City, NY

Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

H1: Join Everytown Law as a Litigation Fellow and Make a Difference in the Fight Against Gun Violence
H2: 2-Year Positions Available in New York City and Washington, . with Competitive Salary and Benefits

Are you a recent law school graduate or attorney with a passion for social justice and a desire to use your skills to make a difference? Everytown Law, the litigation arm of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Support Fund, is seeking motivated and creative attorneys for 2-year Litigation Fellowships starting in Fall 2025 and ending in Fall 2027.

Everytown Law is the largest and most experienced team of impact litigators in the country dedicated to advocating for gun violence prevention. As part of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Support Fund, the organization works to hold the gun industry accountable for their reckless and illegal business practices, challenge dangerous gun lobby-backed laws, and enforce gun violence prevention laws. With a focus on marginalized communities and survivors of gun violence, Everytown Law is at the forefront of one of the most pressing issues of our time.

As a Litigation Fellow, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys, and make a tangible impact in the fight against gun violence. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, Everytown offers a supportive and inclusive work environment that values kindness, collaboration, and a continuous-learning mindset.

SEO Job Title: Litigation Fellow for Everytown Law – 2-Year Positions in New York City and Washington, .

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and draft memos, complaints, and briefs
- Manage all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including case strategy, discovery, and depositions
- Work directly with clients, including survivors of gun violence
- Collaborate with national and local law firm co-counsel
- Coordinate with other Everytown departments
- Supervise interns and speak at events
- Participate in team and professional development activities

Qualifications:
- . degree
- Recent law school graduate or attorney with 1-2 years of experience
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
- Clerkship experience is a plus
- Experience working with marginalized communities and survivors of trauma is a plus
- Strong commitment to social justice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for Everytown's mission of preventing gun violence in America

Salary Range: $87,500 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO and 401K match
- Education assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer

Organization Culture:
- Values kindness, collaboration, communication, feedback, professionalism, social consciousness, continuous-learning mindset, strong work ethic, readiness to take action, balance, and self-care
- Provides a supportive environment for attorneys to become great litigators

Hiring Process:
- Submit resume and cover letter
- Prepare to submit a legal writing sample, law school transcript, and three references
- Complete a legal writing exercise as part of the interview process
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of background check

About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Support Fund:
- Education, research, and litigation arm of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- Works to reduce gun violence through groundbreaking research, evidence-based policies, and advocacy in communities and the courts
- Organization values diversity and encourages members of historically underrepresented groups to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.