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Role Description

Children’s Funding Project seeks a mission-driven attorney to serve as Legal Fellow, Local Tax Policy and support the organization’s work on local taxing authority research, technical assistance, and capacity-building. The Legal Fellow will contribute to research and analysis related to the authority of local governments—counties, cities, and school districts—to raise revenue through tax mechanisms.

• Conduct 50-state legal and policy research
• Monitor trends, threats, and opportunities affecting local taxing authority
• Translate complex legal structures into practical tools, guidance, and technical assistance for communities, advocates, and policymakers
• Support client projects, cohort programming, and knowledge management efforts
• Gain hands-on experience in legal research, policy analysis, and field-facing technical assistance

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Experience in a public policy context, particularly related to children, youth, education, early childhood, health, or human services (preferred)
• Interest or experience in fiscal policy, public finance, or state and local taxation (preferred)
• Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, or developing applied policy tools (preferred)
• Comfort using AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to support legal research, policy analysis, drafting, and knowledge management (preferred)
• Familiarity with ballot measures, local governance, or state/local legislative processes (preferred)

Benefits

• Salary for the Legal Fellow position is $80,000
• Generous benefits package
• Emphasis on professional development and growth

Location

This position is remote and may be performed from anywhere in the United States. Some travel is expected for conferences, partner meetings, and convenings.

To Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration and should address your specific interest in and vision for the position as well as relevant professional and lived experiences. The cover letter will weigh heavily in the selection process. Applications are due by April 6, 2026.

Company Description

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.