Policy Counsel

Brady has one powerful mission — to free America from gun violence.

Each year, over 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary: 
Brady is seeking a motivated mid-level attorney to join our policy team, primarily focusing on legislation, policy analysis, research, and writing projects related to our work to prevent gun violence in America.  This will include opportunities to work on local, state and federal policies. 
 

This is a full-time position which can be remote or based in Washington DC. Travel will be required. 

Duties & Responsibilities: Support Brady’s legislative and regulatory work through activities such as:

• Drafting local, state, and federal legislation. Analyzing proposed and existing legislation, including constitutionality and congruence with Brady’s overall policy strategy. Recommending organizational positions on particular bills, ordinances or executive actions.
• Developing expertise on relevant state and federal legislative landscape and relevant jurisprudence. 
• Identifying, researching, and describing opportunities for new or different legislative approaches, executive and regulatory actions, or improvement in implementation aimed at preventing gun violence. 
• Serving as a legal and subject matter expert for internal Brady staff as well as external stakeholders such as legislators, legislative staff, grassroots, and coalition members.
• Drafting and delivering written and oral testimony and public comments in support or in opposition to policies or legislation.
• Drafting content, including internal and external memos, fact sheets, white papers, letters of support, research reports on relevant policies, and materials for Brady partners and supporters. 
• Collaborate with Brady team members from across the organization, as well as with our grassroots, Gun Violence Prevention partners, and other stakeholders;
• Public facing communications including potential panels, webinars, and digital, radio, and television media inquiries about firearm-related laws, legislation, and policies.
• Other duties that may be assigned.
• The position’s specific job responsibilities will vary according to project deadlines and the fast-moving pace of state legislatures, Congress, and Brady’s overall work.
   

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• J.D., admitted to a state or District of Columbia bar
• At least 5 years of legal experience, ideally 2 years of which include full or part-time experience analyzing bills and working with legislators or policy advocates on legislation or regulations
• Familiarity with the legislative process
• Strong ability to understand and translate legislative text and policy proposals for legal, political, and lay audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail, writing, and editing skills
• Ability to pivot quickly on tasks or issues as needs arise
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes with short notice
• Be self-motivated, creative, dependable, and accountable
• Have an interest in gun violence prevention and in advocating on behalf of gun violence reduction and prevention
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity and willingness to speak to the media, including phone, print, and on-camera interviews with reporters
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team and as part of a broader coalition 
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism, especially as it relates to policy and legislation
• This may include some evening or weekend work on occasion as we are at the mercy of state legislatures and Congress, although the team works hard to limit as much as possible 

• Cover letter
• Resume 
• Writing sample (Need not be a legal document, but can be) 
• List of 3 references 

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bjhaymon@bradyunited.org. 

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.