What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Charitable Allies?
Organization Summary
Charitable Allies is a charitable, nonprofit law firm that provides affordable, excellent legal services and education to nonprofit organizations around the country. Whether a new animal shelter is looking to get their 501(c)(3) status or a children's ministry at a church is looking to set safety standards, we are here to help. Our team is made up of friendly professionals who want to work hard to make the world a better place, one nonprofit at a time. We are continually improving and innovating to meet the needs of the growing nonprofit community.
We’re an organization with a huge work ethic that not only invests strongly in our people and their professional growth, but that also still takes time out to have fun on occasion. We are a qualified employer for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and some of our team has achieved student loan forgiveness!
Position Summary:
Currently seeking an attorney to engage in meaningful work with nonprofit organizations, reporting to the Supervising Attorney. The role includes building relationships with a plethora of clients and completing a wide variety of general legal work for nonprofit organizations. Ideal candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, positive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
In any given day, the topics/projects include a wide array of subject matters, including, but not limited to: board governance disputes, demand letters relating to breach of contract, making and cooperating with insurance claims, assisting with fraud investigations, defending administrative actions, applying for tax-exempt status, amending corporate documents, reinstating corporate enterprise or tax-exemption, trademark and copyright applications, advising about board meetings, membership disputes, theological/ecclesiastical disputes, operating in the zone of insolvency, receivership/bankruptcy and related, among many other topics.
Attorneys and para-professionals work alongside in a cooperative manner to deliver final deliverables to clients. Slackers need not apply! ;)
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and drafting documents for nonprofit organizations including contracts, policies, and more
- Providing strategic legal advice and support to nonprofit organizations
- Meeting with potential clients over Zoom to discuss their needs and our services
- Managing relationships with a high volume of clients simultaneously
- Identifying and driving development of legal strategies for nonprofits
- Managing client expectations to balance requirements and competing priorities
- Providing useful legal advice and alternative solutions
- Functioning as a fractional associate general counsel to certain larger clients
- Organizing workload to ensure project deadlines are met
- Meeting with potential clients over Zoom to discuss client needs and our services in an insightful and friendly manner
- Ensuring efficient and friendly communication with colleagues and team members
- Drafting pre-litigation and litigation documents including but not limited to cease and deist or demand letters
- Develops expert-level knowledge in several key areas of the law
- Completing other responsibilities and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- License to practice law in Indiana or another jurisdiction
- 0-3 years of legal experience
- Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients across various disciplines and cultures
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Interest in tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations
- Willingness and ability to handle a wide range of legal issues for various constituencies, with a strong focus on customer service
- Strategic and innovative thinker who can bring value to his or her clients and find creative solutions to complex legal problems
- Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics, as well as respect for others
Education/Licensure
- Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in any state
Location
Four days per week in the office with a hybrid option of one day per week remote
Reports to:
Robert Miller, Supervising Attorney
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience. Compensation ranging $70,000-$95,000 (dependent upon experience and performance based bonuses). Additional benefits include options such as our 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer match; excellent health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid opportunities for professional development and continuing education; and other personal and professional benefits.
How to apply
Apply through our website’s hiring system by submitting a resume and cover letter addressed to COO, Olivia Cloer.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
