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SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR AN ACCOMPLISHED LITIGATOR Diverse Candidates Encouraged To Apply | Washington D.C. (Union Station Metro Stop) Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence. Brady (formerly the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence) seeks a creative, accomplished and dedicated litigator to fill a Litigation Counsel position in the organization’s Washington, D.C. office. This is a rare opening to engage in exciting trial and appellate litigation for an important cause – stopping gun violence - in one of the nation's most effective, cutting-edge public interest law practices. The Litigation Counsel will join Brady’s legal team representing victims of gun violence and others in high-impact civil litigation in trial and appellate courts across the country against negligent gun companies and other entities who contribute to gun violence. S/he can expect a variety of direct, hands-on experiences and challenging, exciting opportunities to affect the law and public policy in trial and appellate courts, from drafting and arguing motions, to jury trials and appeals. For over 30 years Brady has been the nation’s only public interest law group dedicated to fighting in the courts on behalf of victims of gun violence to reduce gun deaths and injuries to reform the gun industry through high-impact, cutting-edge liability actions. Brady has litigated in over 40 states, won landmark rulings from Alaska to Kansas to California, and has won over $50 million in settlements and verdicts. Responsibilities Include: actively litigating all phases of tort lawsuits on behalf of gun violence victims in courts throughout the country, including: taking and defending depositions; writing and arguing motions and briefs; preparing and conducting jury trials; drafting and arguing appeals; interviewing witnesses and experts; investigating facts of shootings and business practices to support litigation; speaking with lawyers about how to litigate gun violence prevention cases; performing other legal and factual research and writing and administrative support as needed. Qualifications: A law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school, with litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have significant civil litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff’s side tort suits, including in depositions, arguing motions, and trials; a creative and able legal mind; strong advocacy, writing, research and verbal communications skills; and an interest in preventing deaths and injuries caused by guns. The candidate should work well with others, be self-motivated, focused, and bring a pleasant attitude to the office. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary: Salary appropriate for non-profit legal position. APPLY: Visit the Careers Page on the Brady website: https://www.bradyunited.org/careers or apply directly here: https://bradyunited.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=35 Attach your cover letter and résumé. You will be asked to provide a law school transcript and a short legal writing sample if invited for a phone interview. Interviews will begin immediately. We look forward to talking with you! Learn More: Brady: United Against Gun Violence (1:00 min) Brady's Podcast: You can listen to Red, Blue, and Brady on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can also check out the podcast at BradyUnited.org/Podcast for episodes, transcripts, and more information. Twitter: BradyBuzz EFF- End Family Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Ip-SrUoIQ Time Magazine/JR Project Nov 2018 cover story on Guns in America: http://time.com/guns-in-america/ A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our mission. All qualified applicants and current employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Brady is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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