Nonprofit/Political Associate Attorney
Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC is hiring an associate attorney to work in our nonprofit and political law practice group. TRSG is motivated by a basic set of principles and values: social justice, fairness, and enabling our clients to use the law most effectively to achieve their goals. The firm’s attorneys include some of the nation’s leading practitioners in all aspects of nonprofit organization law. Our attorneys are proud to advise and represent a broad range of clients, from national nonprofits, unions, and political organizations to family foundations, local grassroots organizations, and political candidates. Because most of the firm’s practitioners have worked at nonprofit organizations in various roles, we understand and value the qualities that make nonprofits unique institutions. Our backgrounds give us strategic insights to help clients achieve their legal and policy goals. We are dedicated to providing our clients with personal attention and excellent, efficient, and timely representation. We believe in our clients, and that simple principle drives our law practice.
The firm is looking for a lawyer with at least five years of experience practicing in the areas of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and/or campaign finance law. Representative responsibilities include:
- Advising on exempt organization tax law, e.g., applications for tax-exempt status, and solving complicated tax problems such as advocacy rules, disclosure and unrelated business taxes;
- Establishing PACs and counseling nonprofits and candidates on all aspects of federal and state campaign law compliance;
- Counseling on corporate governance, e.g., establishing nonprofits with multiple tax-exempt structures, and advising on internal processes;
- Defending nonprofits facing campaign-finance, IRS and governmental investigations;
- Advising on compliance with lobbying, gift and ethics laws;
- Drafting contracts and negotiating mergers, cause-related deals, and vendor agreements; and
- Troubleshooting new projects and programs.
The ideal candidate will have admission to the D.C. Bar or a state bar with reciprocity, excellent academic credentials and writing skills, five years of legal experience working in one or more of the practice areas described above, and a strong commitment to furthering nonprofit and political work. Experience at nonprofit organizations, labor unions, or with political campaigns is highly valued. The successful candidate will also have a collaborative disposition and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in various areas of law.
Washington, D.C. area location is preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The firm offers a generous benefits package.
Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC takes equal opportunity employment seriously. We strive for an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, and we welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities, and all other factors protected by law.
Please send a resume and cover letter to info@tristerross.com. In the email subject line, write “Nonprofit Associate Attorney Application” followed by your full name.