Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Manager, Litigation (Non-technical)

at Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence

🏢 About Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence

GIFFORDS is a leading gun safety organization formed from the merger of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Americans for Responsible Solutions. They combine legal expertise, evidence-based policy, and grassroots advocacy to reduce gun violence, making it a mission-driven workplace where your work directly impacts public safety.

About This Role

This role supports GIFFORDS’ litigation team by managing project timelines, tracking case milestones, and coordinating with external partners. Your organizational skills will help streamline complex legal projects, ensuring the team stays on track to advance critical gun safety lawsuits and advocacy efforts.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a check-in meeting with the litigation team to review case statuses and upcoming deadlines. You’d then update project trackers, draft status reports for external partners, and coordinate logistics for an upcoming court hearing or public event. In the afternoon, you might train a new team member on the project management system and respond to stakeholder inquiries.

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🎯 Who Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence Is Looking For

  • Has 1-4 years of legal project management or paralegal experience, ideally in a non-profit or public interest law setting.
  • Thrives on creating and maintaining detailed project plans, using tools like Asana, Trello, or Smartsheet to track progress.
  • Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey deadlines and updates to attorneys and external stakeholders.
  • Is comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and can prioritize multiple litigation projects simultaneously.

📝 Tips for Applying to Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific project management tools you’ve used (e.g., Asana, Monday.com) and how you tracked litigation milestones.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your organizational skills to the mission of reducing gun violence—mention any volunteer work or interest in gun safety.

3

If you have paralegal experience, detail how you managed case files, coordinated discovery, or supported attorneys in a litigation context.

4

Research GIFFORDS’ current litigation (e.g., challenges to gun laws) and mention a specific case or initiative that excites you.

5

Prepare to discuss a time you managed a complex project with multiple stakeholders and how you ensured deadlines were met.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your ability to design and implement project management systems for litigation teams.', 'Your experience coordinating with external partners (e.g., law firms, advocacy groups) and organizing events.', 'Your passion for gun violence prevention and alignment with GIFFORDS’ mission.', 'Examples of how you’ve improved efficiency or communication in a legal setting.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review GIFFORDS’ website and recent press releases to understand their current litigation docket and policy priorities.
  • → Read about the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence’s history and how it merged with Americans for Responsible Solutions.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key gun safety laws GIFFORDS has defended (e.g., background checks, red flag laws) and related court cases.
  • → Check GIFFORDS’ blog or news section for updates on their litigation victories and ongoing campaigns.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a litigation project with tight deadlines—how did you prioritize tasks?
2 How would you train a team on a new project management tool? Give an example of a system you’ve implemented.
3 What experience do you have with public-facing events or stakeholder management?
4 How do you stay organized when juggling multiple cases at different stages?
5 Why are you passionate about gun safety, and how does this role fit into your career goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn’t mention gun violence prevention or GIFFORDS’ specific work.
  • Focusing only on your own skills without connecting them to the organization’s mission and the role’s responsibilities.
  • Overlooking the remote aspect—failing to demonstrate self-discipline, communication, and experience working remotely.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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