Description:

Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC is hiring an 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 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 all of our practice group's attorneys have worked at nonprofit organizations in various roles, we understand and value the qualities that make nonprofits unique. 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 approximately 3-5 years of experience practicing in the areas of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and/or campaign finance law. Representative responsibilities include:

Providing exempt organization tax law advice, such as assisting with applications for tax-exempt status, and solving complicated tax problems regarding advocacy rules, unrelated business tax, and other matters;
Nonprofit corporate governance counseling, such as establishing and restructuring nonprofits, advising on internal processes, structuring corporate boards and advisory committees, and resolving ethical dilemmas;
Defending nonprofits facing campaign-finance, IRS and Congressional investigations;
Advising on compliance with lobbying reporting and disclosure requirements, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), congressional and executive branch ethics rules, and state lobbying, ethics, and ballot measure laws;
Establishing PACs and counseling nonprofits and candidates on all aspects of campaign compliance, such as campaign-finance fundraising, spending and reporting requirements;
Advising on compliance with federal and state law for voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives;
Contract drafting and advising, such as negotiating mergers, cause-related deals, and vendor agreements, and drafting and reviewing grant agreements and procedures; 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, 3-5 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 preferred. A successful candidate will be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in various areas of law and have a team orientation and a collaborative disposition.

Washington, D.C., location is strongly preferred, but remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. Compensation will be tied to experience, ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 annually. The firm offers a generous benefits package.

Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC takes equal opportunity employment seriously. We strive for an inclusive workplace. 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. Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC bases its hiring and employment decisions solely on how a person's merit and qualifications reflect skills that fit the Firm's needs.

Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC is fully committed to providing equal opportunity, access, and reasonable accommodation throughout the employment process to individuals with disabilities. We will modify or adjust the application process, the job, or the work environment to provide accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee, consistent with applicable law. This commitment ensures individuals with disabilities can be considered for the position, perform its essential functions, and enjoy equal benefits of employment, provided the accommodation does not create undue hardship. If you need accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, contact info@tristerross.com.

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@tristerross.com. In the email subject line, write “Associate Attorney Application” followed by your full name.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits: