Job description
Location: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), summer fellow/intern position. June 16, 2025 to August 29 or Sept 12, 2025, depending on return to school date. Remote role, but candidates must be located in the central DC/Maryland/Virginia area with the ability to travel to the DC office. (1255 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037)
Compensation: $29.25 per hour.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fellow, Legal Resources will support the Legal Resources team in providing timely and accurate legal information and analysis to the Council’s member organizations and the broader philanthropic field. The Fellow will also assist with internal-facing projects as needed.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Legal Resources team by researching and preparing responses to requests for information from Council members in a variety of subjects, including but not limited to exempt organization tax compliance, governance, charitable giving, and regulatory issues.
- Conduct research and draft written materials for inclusion in Council newsletters, webpages, and other publications.
- Assist with preparation of materials for webinars, workshops, and other educational programs.
- Provide support to Government Affairs team on research and preparation of materials related to legislative proposals and changes in tax policy and regulations.
- Contribute to overarching organization goals by participating in cross-functional working groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a J.D. program at an ABA accredited law school.
- Experience working in a nonprofit or governmental organization is preferred.
POSITION SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Experience researching the Tax Code and Treasury Regulations preferred.
- The ability to effectively communicate legal issues verbally and in writing.
- Interest in tax exempt organizations and charitable giving.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES (REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF)
Ability to actively engage in, demonstrate commitment to the Council’s Operating Principles and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion values.
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to listen well, and positively represent the organization and its mission.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently and quickly.
Strong project management and analytical skills, maintain productivity, and successfully meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and positively both independently and on a team with a range of individuals and working styles, and with people at all organization levels including staff, board members, foundation officers, donors, and vendors.
Experience or ability to use CRM database solutions, helpful but not required.
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
This position is eligible for sick and holiday leave.
