Legal AssistantParalegal, Constitutional Litigation

Brady has one powerful mission to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year 40000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending Americas gun violence epidemic. They say it cant 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. Its in our hands.

Job Summary:

Brady United seeks a creative accomplished and dedicated professional to join our Constitutional Litigation team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the organizations Washington D.C. office. This is a rare opening to support litigation and legal strategy for an important cause stopping gun violence in one of the nations most effective cutting-edge public interest law practices.

Brady Legal is the nations oldest public interest law group dedicated to defending life-saving gun safety laws and fighting in the courts on behalf of victims of gun violence to reduce gun deaths and injuries. We defend gun laws that are challenged on Second Amendment and other legal grounds and we reform the gun industry through high-impact cutting-edge liability actions. Brady has litigated in over 40 states and won landmark rulings from Alaska to Kansas to California including tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be a critical member of Bradys Legal team. They will primarily support Bradys defense of life-saving gun regulations amicus brief practice pro bono legal alliances and partnerships with governments and not-for-profit organizations. They will assist in all aspects of Bradys legal work which involves precedent-setting litigation in courts across the country as well as research and writing on firearms-related constitutional issues policy fundraising and communications projects on gun violence prevention. This role will provide direct hands-on experience and exposure to high-impact litigation.

Primary duties includemanaging and organizing the Constitutional teams defensive and amicus dockets; researching legal and factual issues; tracking cases; assisting in finalizing and filing briefs; managing and organizing materials and information for legal arguments; investigating facts to support litigation; translating arguments for a legal audience into arguments for a popular audience; assisting attorneys with drafting editing and proofreading articles and reports; and writing website content on legal issues and cases. Additional responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison between the Constitutional Litigation team other departments at Brady and Bradys pro bono partners. Candidates should be well-versed in using legal online and other research sources.

The expected start date for this position has yet to be determined but will likely be between August 17 and September 1 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all aspects of Bradys constitutional litigation practice in courts across the country.

• Research and investigate firearms-related news including shootings statistics and relevant social science research. Compile and organize research materials for cases reports and other publications.

• Track Second Amendment and related litigation nationwide concerning issues of critical importance to gun violence prevention.

• Track review and summarize legal decisions and filings.

• Track review and summarize legal scholarship and policy papers.

• Organize and maintain legal documents.

• Assist with research on cutting-edge legal theories.

• Edit and proofread briefs memoranda and articles.

• Draft memoranda articles and PowerPoint presentations.

• Respond to general informational requests from Legal and other Brady departments.

• Act as liaison between Bradys Legal team and other Brady departments.

• Maintain relationships with pro bono partners and collect data for pro bono reporting.

• Provide general administrative support including drafting weekly reports tracking metrics mentoring interns negotiating contracts and assisting with the budgeting process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.

• At least six months of paralegal experience desired.

• Candidates with less than 2 years of professional experience will be considered as a Legal Assistant; candidates with 2 years or more of professional experience will be considered as a Paralegal.

• Excellent analytical and computer skills including proficiency in Westlaw PACER Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe Slack Zoom and Google Suite. Extensive knowledge of online media library legal industry and academic research resources desired.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under deadlines and changing priorities required.

• Work well with others be self-motivated and focused.

• Strong research and writing skills. Experience with legal filings and/or tracking legal cases as they progress through the courts is a plus.

• Strong enthusiasm and desire to work for gun violence prevention and dedication to public service.

Requirements:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Transcript (official or unofficial)

• Writing sample (3-5 pages)

• References (3)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To ensure an equitable application and interview process we ask that all candidates refrain from using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Gemini or the like). We also will not use AI in this hiring process.

The salary range for this position is $55000 - $65000 annually with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; pre-tax parking and transit accounts; 403(B) plan with discretionary employer match; Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage; reimbursement for cell phone use; Headspace subscription; 16 weeks paid parental leave; unlimited PTO plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and eleven paid federal holidays.

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 opportunity 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.

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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.