GIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization whose team is on the mission to save lives from gun violence. GIFFORDS Law Center is seeking an Associate Director for Impact Litigation to join our team. The Associate Director is a senior attorney who will lead high-impact affirmative litigation designed to advance gun industry accountability and reduce gun violence. This role requires seasoned judgment, extensive litigation experience, and a strong commitment to addressing the systemic drivers of gun harm. The Associate Director will oversee case development and litigation strategy, manage a portfolio of industry-focused and community-protection cases, and manage two attorneys focusing on impact litigation, while working with a broader team of attorneys involved in industry accountability and Second Amendment litigation. They will help shape the organization’s legal vision and expand the field of gun violence prevention litigation nationwide. This is a full-time remote position based in the contiguous US. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time, as well as interest and ability in staffing occasional weekend and evening events. Salary range for this position is $128,720-$154,181 annually with the exact salary depending on equivalent experience. Competitive benefits include 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; and 10 paid federal holidays. Applying + the interview process: Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter that describes your interest in the role and features knowledge, skills, and experience not readily apparent in your resume. Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, a video panel interview, final interview, reference checks, and a background check. To ensure an equitable application and interview process, we ask that all candidates refrain from using AI tools. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
