Staff Attorney – General Legal

Staff Attorney – General Legal

Charitable Allies, Inc - Indianapolis, IN 46268

Organization Summary

Charitable Allies is a charitable, nonprofit law firm that provides affordable, excellent legal services and education to nonprofit organizations around the country. Whether a new animal shelter is looking to get their 501(c)(3) status or a youth sports club is looking to set safety standards, we are here to help. Our team is made up of friendly professionals who want to work hard to make the world a better place, one nonprofit at a time. We are continually improving and innovating to meet the needs of the growing nonprofit community.

We’re an organization with a huge work ethic that not only invests strongly in our people and their professional growth, but that also still takes time out to have fun on occasion. We are a qualified employer for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and some of our team has achieved student loan forgiveness!

Position Summary:

Currently seeking an attorney to engage in meaningful work with nonprofit organizations. The role includes building relationships with a plethora of clients and completing a wide variety of General Legal work for nonprofit organizations. Ideal candidates will enjoy a fast-paced, positive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

In any given day, the topics/projects include a wide array of subject matters, including, but not limited to: board governance disputes, demand letters relating to breach of contract, making and cooperating with insurance claims, assisting with fraud investigations, defending administrative actions, applying for tax-exempt status, amending corporate documents, reinstating corporate enterprise or tax-exemption, trademark and copyright applications, advising about board meetings, membership disputes, theological/ecclesiastical disputes, operating in the zone of insolvency, receivership/bankruptcy and related, among many other topics.

Attorneys and para-professionals work alongside in a cooperative manner to deliver final deliverables to clients. Slackers need not apply! ;)

Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic legal advice and support to nonprofit organizations
• Meeting with potential clients over Zoom to discuss their needs and our services
• Reviewing and drafting documents for nonprofit organizations including contracts, policies, and more
• Managing relationships with a high volume of clients simultaneously
• Identifying and driving development of legal strategies for nonprofits
• Managing client expectations to balance requirements and competing priorities
• Providing useful legal advice and alternative solutions
• Organizing workload to ensure project deadlines are met
• Meeting with potential clients over Zoom to discuss client needs and our services in an insightful and friendly manner
• Ensuring efficient and friendly communication with colleagues and team members
• Drafting pre-litigation and litigation documents including but not limited to cease and deist or demand letters
• Develops expert-level knowledge in several key areas of the law
• Completing other responsibilities and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• License to practice law in Indiana or another jurisdiction
• 0-5 years of legal experience
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients across various disciplines and cultures
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
  
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Interest in tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations
• Willingness and ability to handle a wide range of legal issues for various constituencies, with a strong focus on customer service
• Strategic and innovative thinker who can bring value to his or her clients and find creative solutions to complex legal problems
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics, as well as respect for others

Education

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation commensurate with experience. Base annual salary (between $65,000 and $85,000) plus monthly and annual bonuses (of up to $20,000 annually), with the potential for significant discretionary bonuses. Additional benefits include options such as our 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer match; excellent health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid opportunities for professional development and continuing education; and other personal and professional benefits.

How to apply

Apply through our website’s hiring system by submitting a resume and cover letter addressed to Managing Attorney, Zac Kester.