Associate Director, Pro-Vaccine Legal Alliance

Overview

Remote position with a nationally distributed team.

• Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Compensation: $95,000 per year
• Reports To: PVLA Director

The Pro-Vaccine Legal Alliance (PVLA) is a legal strategy and litigation initiative supporting evidence-based vaccine policy across the United States. This role serves as a core member of PVLA, supporting state-level vaccine policy through legal research, analysis, and strategic advising.

Responsibilities

Legal Analysis & Strategy

• Draft memos assessing constitutional claims, legal risk, and strategic opportunities
• Conduct legal research on vaccine-related litigation, administrative law, and public health authority
• Support case evaluation and contribute to PVLA’s litigation engagement decisions

Legislative & Policy Support

• Provide legal review of proposed legislation, amendments, and regulatory actions
• Draft or review testimony, legal guidance, and policy memos for state partners
• Support rapid-response legal advising during active legislative sessions

Litigation & Amicus Support

• Assist in drafting and coordinating amicus briefs and other legal filings
• Support engagement with outside counsel and legal partners
• Monitor ongoing litigation and prepare internal updates and summaries

Legal Intelligence & Infrastructure

• Track legal developments across states and contribute to PVLA’s policy monitoring systems
• Support development of internal workflows, templates, and legal resources

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with AFV research, advocacy, communications, and state teams
• Contribute to internal briefings and strategic discussions
• Support development of public-facing legal explainers or summaries, as needed

Travel Requirement

• Fully remote role
• Some travel may be required for key meetings, litigation support, or partner engagement (10% annually)
• Occasional evening or weekend work during legislative sessions or active litigation

Requirements

• Experience with public health policy or law, constitutional law or policy, or administrative law or policy
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly in time-sensitive contexts
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school in or an advanced health or policy degree (Masters in Health Policy, Policy, or similar)
• Familiarity with state legislative processes or regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting briefs, memos, or policy guidance in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in public health, science policy, or evidence-based advocacy

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $95,000 annually
• **Benefits:
  • Fully paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and remote work flexibility
  • Flexible work hours and fully remote work environment with opportunities to travel and engage colleagues in-person a few times per year
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Short and Long Term Disability, Life insurance, and Parental Leave