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Nonprofit and Small Business Law Specialist

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States District of Columbia Bar Full time
Job Summary

The District of Columbia Bar is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Attorney to join our Nonprofit and Small Business Legal Assistance Program. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing legal services to nonprofit organizations and small businesses in the District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and conduct nonprofit and small business clinics and training events to educate clients on various legal topics.
  • Prepare and deliver online training programs and consultation services on nonprofit business law topics, individually or in partnership with volunteer attorneys.
  • Collect and disseminate model forms, documents, and other resource materials for volunteers and community-based organizations.
  • Draft articles, legal alerts, and other substantive materials for volunteer attorneys and community-based organizations.
  • Monitor developments in nonprofit law and develop strategies to educate the nonprofit community.
  • Collaborate with department personnel to plan and conduct nonprofit legal clinics; recruit and support volunteer attorneys participating in nonprofit clinics.
  • Support small business clinics, including screening small business attendees and supervising law student and paralegal volunteers.
  • Provide brief advice to nonprofit organizations in connection with the screening and matching process for long-term pro bono placements.
  • Review requests for assistance from community-based organizations, screen requests against project criteria, identify their legal needs, and match clients with volunteer law firms for long-term partnerships.
  • Monitor pro bono matches, provide mentoring, technical assistance, and legal research.
  • Lead outreach activities directed to community-based nonprofit organizations to acquaint them with our services, identify their unmet legal needs, and generate requests for assistance.
  • Oversee the work of volunteers, paralegals, law students, and interns.
  • Assist the Assistant Director in preparing project reports for management, volunteer leadership, funders, and the community.
  • Support Pro Bono Center and D.C. Bar staff and management on nonprofit compliance and filing obligations related to our 501(c)(3) status.
Requirements
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • An active member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to become an active D.C. Bar member within two months of being hired.
  • Relevant work experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
  • Experience handling business law and nonprofit law matters, including nonprofit entity formation, corporate and board governance, receipt and maintenance of IRS tax-exempt status, employment law, intellectual property, risk management and insurance, and contract/transactional matters.
  • Ability to regularly work evenings and weekends for various clinics and events.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented and deadline-driven, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and interact with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public, and Pro Bono Center and Bar employees.
  • Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage several priorities in a day.
  • Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.
  • Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience navigating and interacting with local and federal government agencies.
  • Experience working with community-based nonprofits.
  • Experience working and communicating with clients from diverse backgrounds, including conveying legal information to non-legal specialists and generalist audiences.
  • Experience working with volunteers.