Staff Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$81,500 - $86,900 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
About this role
Role Overview
- Advise UPO staff on a wide range of legal and financial matters that impact the agency’s day-to-day operations
- Assist with preparation, coordination, and presentation of training on legal issues for staff and UPO board members
- Analyze policy priorities affecting UPO, including drafting memorandums on proposed legislation and regulations
- Stay up-to-date on relevant federal and state laws impacting the operations of UPO
- Collaborate with UPO directors and managers to develop and evaluate methods of delivering legal training to UPO Program and Office teams
- Perform other related duties as required
- Help UPO stay abreast of new and current legal requirements by researching legal publications, such as newsletters, e-bulletins, website content and more in-depth publications
Requirements
- Experience in tax-exempt organization law, corporate law and governance, employment law, administrative law, federal grant management, and/or nonprofit management strongly preferred
- Juris Doctorate and two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit or legal environment
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office 365 and ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program
- Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
- Juris Doctorate and License to Practice Law in at least one state/jurisdiction in the United States preferred
- At least four years of experience in non-profit grant and/or contracts law preferred
Benefits
- Health/Kaiser, 70/30 split
- Dental/MetLife, all employees paid
- Vision/VSP, all employees paid
- 401k, Safe Harbor Match-5.5% given as a benefit, will match 1% of staff contribution
- Sick Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
- Vacation Leave 4.5 Hours Every Pay Period
- 2 Personal Days Paid Holiday