Nonprofit Staff Attorney

Full-time

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In your cover letter, please explain your interest in the position and how your experience
qualifies you for the role.


Nonprofit Staff Attorney - Join a Team of Legal Experts in Boston

Organization: Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. (CAPLAW)
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience: . and license to practice law in at least one . state
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

About the Organization:
- Mission to eliminate poverty by strengthening the legal and management capacity of community organizations
- National legal expert for the Community Action network
- Provides guidance to federal, state, and national partners on legal and financial issues affecting Community Action Agencies (CAAs)
- Equips approximately 1,000 CAAs across the country with knowledge and tools to operate effectively
- Vision of a dynamic national network of community organizations empowering individuals to overcome poverty

About Community Action Agencies:
- Over 50 years of working to strengthen communities and help individuals and families with low incomes achieve economic security
- Approximately 1,000 nonprofit and public CAAs funded under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act
- Provide various services such as job training, education programs, Head Start, energy assistance, housing, and more

The Role:
- Seeking an attorney with a strong commitment to public service and a passion for advising, training, and equipping leaders of community-based, nonprofit, and public organizations across the country
- Will join a small team of attorneys handling individual legal consultations from CAAs, developing and publishing resources, and presenting trainings for the Community Action network
- Must be intellectually curious, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be able to pivot quickly between projects

Responsibilities:
- Advise CAAs and other stakeholders in the Community Action network on legal and financial matters that impact their day-to-day operations
- Stay updated on new and current legal requirements by researching, writing, and editing legal publications
- Prepare and present training seminars on legal issues for staff and board members of Community Action organizations
- Advocate on policy priorities affecting the Community Action network
- Stay informed on relevant federal and state laws that may impact CAAs
- Other related duties as required

Qualifications:
- . and license to practice law in at least one . state
- Experience in corporate law and governance, nonprofit management, employment law, administrative law, federal grant management, and/or tax-exempt organization law preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to public service and the mission of Community Action
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment
- Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail

Work Environment:
- Primarily remote position, but must live in Massachusetts
- All staff currently work in person one day per week at CAPLAW’s office in downtown Boston
- Periodic travel to out-of-state conferences required
- Ability to work in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
- May need to lift and/or move materials and equipment (such as a portable projector for CAPLAW’s conference)

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Eligible for robust benefits package, including generous holiday and paid time off, reduced hours summer schedule, employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, and generous employer 401(k) matching contribution
- CAPLAW strives for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply

How to Apply:
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
- Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
- In cover letter, explain interest in the position and how experience qualifies for the role.

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Generous holiday and paid time off, reduced hours summer schedule, employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, generous employer 401(k) matching contribution.

Not specified.

Legal Research, Writing, Presentation, Public Speaking, Training, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Professional Judgment, Attention to Detail.

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Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Qualification and Experience J.D., License to Practice Law in at least one U.S. state.

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