Nonprofit Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Nonprofit Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will join the Tax Practice Group to support nonprofit and philanthropic client work. This role requires significant experience advising tax-exempt organizations on various legal matters.

Duties

• Advise on tax-exempt organization laws, including maintaining tax-exempt status and compliance.
• Provide counsel on nonprofit governance matters and best practices.
• Engage in transactions and restructurings involving nonprofits.
• Advise on philanthropy for high net worth individuals or businesses.
• Participate in international activity and grantmaking.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit law.
• Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters independently.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Professional maturity and high ethical standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.