Legal Fellow, Local Tax Policy - Remote

Overview

Children’s Funding Project is a nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states and Native nations expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing. Through our hands-on technical assistance and collection of resources, we help advocates, policymakers, public agencies, and funders identify and align existing funding, generate new revenue, and implement strategies to administer funds in ways that maximize their impact. This growing organization is dynamic and seeks to meet the needs of the child and youth field and provide a healthy and fulfilling work environment.

In Short

• Serve as a mission-driven attorney supporting local taxing authority research.
• Conduct 50-state legal and policy research.
• Monitor trends affecting local taxing authority.
• Translate legal structures into practical tools and guidance.
• Provide technical assistance and coaching to community coordinators.
• Develop training content and support materials.
• Support contract and grant management for local taxing authority portfolio.
• Collaborate across teams for project delivery.
• Participate in meetings and represent the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice law.
• Experience in legal research and constitutional analysis.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to advancing equitable opportunities for children and youth.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.