Senior Staff Attorney

The Forefront Project, a charitable project of the Hopewell Fund, provides essential pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations advancing and defending reproductive rights, health, and justice (RRHJ). At this critical time, as The Forefront Project is providing essential legal advice and representation to a large and growing number of RRHJ organizations across the country, they are now seeking nominations and applications for a Senior Staff Attorney .Description The Forefront Project has had the honor of supporting a growing network of advocacy, education, and policy organizations, clinics, abortion funds, and state and regional coalitions. These organizations are at the forefront of the RRHJ movement to ensure access to reproductive healthcare and uphold the rights of individuals to make decisions about their bodies, reproductive health, and family life.This Senior Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to increase the capacity of the team’s important work, run point on critical matters with RRHJ organizations, and strengthen the nonprofit law practice The Forefront Project’s team has been building over the past four and a half years. They will report up to the Executive Director and can be based anywhere within the United States.OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY Expanding Impact and Co-Crafting Strategy : The Senior Staff Attorney will help guide and support an expanding client base, collaborating closely with the Director to assess and prioritize legal compliance needs across RRHJ organizations.Providing Legal Assistance to Nonprofit RRHJ Organization : The Senior Staff Attorney will need to stay ahead of evolving legal issues impacting nonprofit RRHJ organizations, including : Providing legal assistance via email, videoconference, and phone.Developing and presenting trainings on legal issues relevant to nonprofit RRHJ organizations.Drafting factsheets explaining legal issues in a clear and approachable manner.Mentorship and Team Building : The Senior Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to help mentor and support more junior attorneys and staff members.Supporting the Broader RRHJ Movement : This position provides an exciting opportunity to engage with a range of nonprofit organizations, strengthening their legal foundations.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Education & Experience : Active Bar membership (any state).A minimum of three years of experience as a nonprofit exempt organization’s attorney.Experience handling complex nonprofit legal issues related to tax-exempt organizations, campaign finance, lobbying, and election-related activity.Key Skills & Attributes : Strong commitment to reproductive rights, health, and justice.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with a small team while also being able to take initiative.Empathetic client service.Public speaking and training experience.COMPENSATIONS & BENEFITS The annual salary range for the Senior Staff Attorney is $160,000 – $162,500. This is a fully remote, full-time, exempt role.Benefits Include : Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families), 401k retirement plan, 160 hours of vacation time, and 13 paid holidays annually.This search is being led by Emily Wexler, Rachel Burgoyne, and Danielle Higa of NPAG. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $160,000 - $162,500