[Remote] Project Manager, Litigation (Non-technical)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GIFFORDS is a leading organization dedicated to gun safety and violence prevention. They are seeking a Project Manager for their Litigation Team to manage litigation projects, maintain a pro bono network, and ensure efficient team operations while contributing to impactful legal work.ResponsibilitiesCoordinates multiple litigation projects in various stages, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and communicating deadlines and status to team membersDocuments the lifecycle of litigation projects (pre-litigation, active litigation, amicus briefs) and develops systems for tracking and managing litigation projectsIdentifies tools and/or software programs to support litigation project managementImplements 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 deadlinesMaintains contact databaseProvides administrative support for attorneys in drafting litigation briefs and other filings, legislative advocacy materials, fact sheets, website content, policy reports, and other written materialsConducts research as necessary to be used in litigation, policy, advocacy, and communications materialsTracks and generates reports on the legal team’s progress and benchmarks, and creates and maintains public-facing materials describing the team’s workWorks 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 workCreates 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 materialsMaintains relationships and coordinates meetings and events with external stakeholders, including co-counsels, partner organizations, researchers, educators, and legislatorsAssists 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 necessaryOther duties as assignedSkillsAt least 1-4 years of experience in legal project management or paralegal experienceExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailStrong reading comprehension skillsStrong writing and editing skillsExcellent interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated confidence and initiative to lead and provide direction when needed, especially guiding senior team members and external partnersAbility to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while employing rigorous attention to detailWillingness to take the initiative on projectsDemonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexibleSense of humor and interest in working closely with a mission-driven, multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racismExperience with reading and analyzing legal opinions or legislationFamiliarity with the litigation or legislative processesFamiliarity with litigation processes, including docket searching softwareExperience with project managementExperience with AirTable and/or other project management softwareBenefitsEmployer funded health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts401k plan with 4% employer match25 days of PTO annually plus paid week closure for winter break between Christmas and New YearsTen annual paid federal holidaysCompany OverviewGiffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://giffords.org/.