Project Manager, Litigation (Non-technical)

Title: Project Manager, Litigation (Non-technical)

Reports to : Pro Bono Program Manager

Direct Reports : None

Hours : F ull-time, non-exempt

Location : Fully remote; option of hybrid model if located in metro DC area

For more than three decades, we've been on the front lines of the movement to create a safer America. Our organization was forged in the aftermath of two horrific tragedies that redefined the fight for gun safety. In 1993, a mass shooting at a San Francisco law firm led to the creation of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's early, preeminent force for researching and defending gun safety laws. In 2016, the Law Center joined forces with Americans for Responsible Solutions, the political organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, to form a legal, federal, political, and state-based powerhouse. Our work depends on building wide, sometimes unlikely coalitions – working with everyone from frontline violence interrupters to moderate Republicans and gun owners.

Today, GIFFORDS addresses a crisis of epidemic proportions. With nearly 47,000 Americans dying from gun violence every year, this is a uniquely American problem that costs our economy an estimated $557 billion annually. But we know this cycle of violence is preventable. We fight for evidence-based solutions, including universal background checks, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and community violence intervention programs. We implement solutions that save lives – and it's working.

Built on a foundation of legal expertise and bold leadership, GIFFORDS stands as a courageous force for change. For more information, visit

Giffords Law Center is seeking a motivated individual to serve as legal project manager and support all aspects of our legal team’s litigation, legislative advocacy, and public education work. This role involves balancing a large variety of projects with multiple members of our team. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and do meaningful work to address America’s epidemic of gun violence and join a growing and high-profile national movement.  

This is a full-time position, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement if based in Washington, DC, or full remote available if based elsewhere. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel a few times a year, as well as interest and ability in staffing occasional weekend and evening events.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; we encourage applicants to apply by the priority deadline of June 24, 2026. Due to the high volume of applicants, no phone calls or emails, please.

Duties + Responsibilities:

The project manager will join GIFFORDS Law Center’s Litigation Team and be responsible for managing the docket of litigation projects and maintaining our pro bono network as a partner to our growing team of attorneys. The project manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing systems to ensure the team produces impactful work efficiently, managing litigation deadlines and archives, tracking and generating reports on litigation progress and benchmarks, and participating in developing team goals and priorities. The employee will receive significant guidance and training on these projects, but will eventually be expected to manage many assignments independently as well. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordinates multiple litigation projects in various stages, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and communicating deadlines and status to team members;
• Documents the lifecycle of litigation projects (pre-litigation, active litigation, amicus briefs) and develops systems for tracking and managing litigation projects;
• Identifies tools and/or software programs to support litigation project management;
• Implements project management tools and systems, trains litigation team members on those systems, and meets regularly with team members (1:1 and as a group) to track progress and update project status against milestones and deadlines;
• Maintains contact database;
• Provides administrative support for attorneys in drafting litigation briefs and other filings, legislative advocacy materials, fact sheets, website content, policy reports, and other written materials;
• Conducts research as necessary to be used in litigation, policy, advocacy, and communications materials;
• Tracks and generates reports on the legal team’s progress and benchmarks, and creates and maintains public-facing materials describing the team’s work;
• Works closely with other internal departments (e.g., Communications, Development) to ensure public-facing materials are up to date so that funders and other external partners have access to the latest information regarding legal work;
• Creates clear, accessible public-facing resources for the GIFFORDS website and other external publications that translate complex legal work for general audiences, including litigation explainers and case-tracking materials;
• Maintains relationships and coordinates meetings and events with external stakeholders, including co-counsels, partner organizations, researchers, educators, and legislators;
• Assists Second Amendment Issues Manager in organizing and promoting public-facing events related to Second Amendment scholarship, including the annual GIFFORDS Law Center Second Amendment Symposium and other events as necessary;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, + experience:

• At least 1-4 years of experience in legal project management or paralegal experience;
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong reading comprehension skills;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated confidence and initiative to lead and provide direction when needed, especially guiding senior team members and external partners;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while employing rigorous attention to detail;
• Willingness to take the initiative on projects;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible;
• Sense of humor and interest in working closely with a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism.

Valued non-essential knowledge, skills, + experience:

• Experience with reading and analyzing legal opinions or legislation;
• Familiarity with the litigation or legislative processes;
• Familiarity with litigation processes, including docket searching software;
• Experience with project management; 
• Experience with AirTable and/or other project management software.
  
   

Salary + Benefits

The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $77,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of PTO annually plus paid week closure for winter break between Christmas and New Years; and ten annual paid federal holidays.

 

Applying + the interview process
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) that outlines three specific ways that you would be a good fit for this position. Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, a panel interview, a final interview, reference checks, and a background check.

GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.