Children's Funding Project
smarter financing + increased investments = better outcomes
Legal Fellow, Local Tax Policy
Location
District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington
Posted
22 hours ago
Salary
$80K / year
Professional CertificateEnglish
Job Description
• Conduct advanced legal research on the authority of local governments to raise public revenue through tax mechanisms.
• Analyze state constitutional and statutory provisions governing local taxing authority.
• Translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for internal staff and external partners.
• Monitor and analyze state and local tax policy developments nationwide.
• Develop and maintain a 50-state local taxing authority database, ensuring research is standardized, accessible, and usable.
• Provide legal research, coaching, and strategic technical assistance to Children’s Funding Coordinators.
• Support contract and grant management for the local taxing authority portfolio, including deliverable tracking and funder reporting.
Job Requirements
- Required JD from an accredited law school and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- Significant experience conducting advanced legal research, including statutory and constitutional analysis.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues for non-legal audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
- Commitment to advancing equitable opportunities for children and youth.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
