Staff Attorney, Nonprofit Law Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Full time
Job Summary

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center seeks a highly skilled Staff Attorney to join its Nonprofit and Small Business Legal Assistance Program. This role involves planning and conducting nonprofit and small business clinics and training events, preparing written and online guidance for nonprofit organizations and small businesses, and providing brief advice or limited scope representation to clients in specific circumstances.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver online training programs and consultation services on nonprofit business law topics, individually or in partnership with volunteer attorneys.
  • Prepare and deliver in-person training programs on nonprofit business law topics, recruiting and managing course participants and volunteer attorney trainers.
  • Collect and disseminate model forms, documents, and other resource materials for volunteers and community-based organizations, including helping update and maintain the LawHelp resource hub.
  • 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 NPSB department personnel to plan and conduct nonprofit legal clinics, recruiting and supporting 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 the Pro Bono Center's 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 Pro Bono Center 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 the Pro Bono Center's 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 a variety of Pro Bono Center 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.

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org.

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