Associate Attorney (Nonprofit Law)

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with a passion for nonprofit law to join its team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of legal experience, working independently and collaboratively, with a focus on nonprofit organizations, including §501(c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(6) entities. This role offers substantial client contact, some business travel, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid setting after a probationary period.

Duties:

• Provided legal counsel to nonprofit organizations, including researching, drafting legal opinions, and preparing memos.
• Review and negotiate leases and contracts for nonprofit clients.
• Assist with setting up new organizations and preparing for tax-exempt status.
• Attend meetings as general or antitrust counsel.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage projects with a high level of independence.
• Engage in legal analysis and provide practical solutions to clients' legal needs.
• Potential future business travel as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive legal experience.
• Strong academic background, top 25% of class preferred.
• Previous experience working with nonprofit or association law is ideal but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage legal transactions with minimal oversight.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar, with eligibility to practice in the District of Columbia or the ability to waive in.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably in or eligible to waive into the District of Columbia.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, for drafting contracts, memos, and correspondence.
• Exceptional attention to detail for reviewing and editing documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Consensus-building and problem-solving abilities, especially in legal analysis.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment while maintaining independent management of projects.
• Experience with tax and/or benefits-pension law preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

• Firm contribution to a retirement profit-sharing plan after 2 years of service.
• A 401k plan is available after 6 months of employment (without a firm match).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability (LTD) benefits.
• Semi-monthly direct deposit for salary payments.

Location: Washington, DC (hybrid work arrangement may be available after a probationary period).

There are two main practice areas specifically corporate and litigation. The firm represents a variety of non-profit organizations. They're recognized as a prominent law practice for more than forty-two years. The legal practice staffs thirteen knowledgeable attorneys. Some of their practice areas consist of antitrust, charitable solicitation state registration, election-political, regulatory and litigation.