The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is a groundbreaking initiative in the field of public health advocacy and science. The Center combines the expertise of highly respected gun violence researchers with the skills of deeply experienced gun violence prevention advocates. We use a public health approach to conduct rigorous scientific research to identify a range of innovative solutions to gun violence. Because gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, we ground our work in equity and seek insights from those most impacted on appropriate solutions. Using the best available science, our Center works towards expanding evidence-based advocacy and policy-making efforts. This combination of expertise creates a unique opportunity to turn public health research into action that reduces deaths and injuries from gun violence.

The Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Law and Policy Advisor to provide s subject matter legal expertise and support to the Law and Policy team. The role also provides subject matter expertise and guidance to the policy and programming team to support advocacy. This role will assist with drafting, reviewing, and editing amicus briefs and law review articles. This role will also be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and making recommendations related to state and federal legislation and policy. This role will work with the state affairs team to coordinate engagement with state policy makers. This role will assist in building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, academics, organizations, and community partners related to gun violence prevention advocacy.

*This position will report to the Director of Law and Policy at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

**Positions submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing and editing amicus brief and law review articles.
• Assist in managing and executing state policy strategy for priority states.
• Coordinate with members of the Policy & Programming Team to advance advocacy efforts.
• Draft and analyze legislation, regulations, legislative testimony, legal reports, and other advocacy materials.
• Engage with policymakers to provide technical assistance on priority policy issues.
• Assist in tracking and monitoring priority bills during legislative sessions.
• Conduct racial equity policy impact assessments.
• Keep up to date on relevant court cases, and the legal implications of current events.
• Collaborate and build coalitions with nonprofit, political, academic, and community partners to realize shared goals.
• Provide legal expertise, knowledge, and assessment of equity considerations for policy on state and federal levels.
• Coordinate with Communications team on policy campaigns, including drafting opinion pieces, press statements, and other outreach materials.
• Contribute to and participate in additional initiatives of the department and institution as requested.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in related field (i.e. policy advocacy experience, government administration, policy analysis or legislative relations).
• Advanced degree in a related field may substitute for required experience and additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  

• Two years of legal and/or legislative experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Membership in good standing to a bar association in the United States.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Classified Title: Policy Associate 
Working Title: Law and Policy Advisor   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: Min $72,600 - Max $127,000 Annually ($95,000 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​HPM-Center for Gun Violence  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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