The Corporate Court

Bilingual Counsel

Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives.

 

AFJ’s West Coast Office, based in Oakland, CA, extends the reach of the national organization based in Washington, DC.  The West Coast Office is primarily engaged in delivering AFJ’s national projects, the Nonprofit Advocacy Project and Foundation Advocacy Initiative (collectively the “Advocacy Programs”), to organizations and activists on the West Coast.  The Advocacy Programs work to increase nonprofit participation in advocacy and lobbying work by offering workshops, technical assistance, web resources and easy-to-read publications to a broad range of nonprofit organizations (including foundations) across the country.

POSITION

The Counsel reports to the West Coast Director and provides a wide range of activities that advance the program area’s activities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Master the current federal tax and federal election law as well as California lobbying and election laws for tax exempt organizations and translate the material for a non-legal audience.  The candidate will be responsible for continuing their education in federal tax and state and federal election law.
  • Conduct workshops for nonprofit organizations and foundations on federal tax and federal election rules governing their ability to participate in public policy.  Handle publicity/outreach needed to produce the desired audience for workshops.
  • Provide technical assistance to nonprofits and foundations on federal tax and federal election law.
  • Represent the organization at conferences of nonprofits and foundations.
  • Write, in collaboration with AFJ staff and/or outside attorneys, relevant technical assistance guides, articles, op-eds, regulatory comments and occasional amicus briefs.  
  • Participate in federal tax and federal election law public policy and other subjects as they may arise.
  • Collaborate with staff from other AFJ programs (including our Judicial Selection and Access to Justice Projects, as well as Outreach and Communications) to deliver appropriate program content.     
  • Work with AFJ’s Oakland and DC staff on special events related to AFJ’s other programs, including, for example, film screenings and fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law degree, bar membership and 1-3 years experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Experience conducting training programs and working with coalitions. 
  • Spanish proficiency required.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write clearly and quickly.
  • Travel approximately 50-60 days per year.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and interests.
  • Knowledge of federal tax and election law, California lobbying and elections law and experience lobbying for a nonprofit a plus.
  •  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Commitment to social justice causes.

Compensation range is $50,000-$60,000 per year, dependent on experience.  Fax resume and cover letter to (202) 822-6068  ATTN: Alicia Peyton.

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 Alliance for Justice is an equal opportunity employer.