Attorney

CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS • Atlanta, GA

40d • Remote

About The Position

ChangeLab Solutions is seeking an Attorney for a fixed term of two (2) years, aligned with grant funding. This role involves providing legal research and analysis within interdisciplinary project teams, producing high-quality written materials, developing customized trainings (in-person and virtual), and offering technical assistance to partners and clients, including government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials nationwide. The ideal candidate will be based in Sacramento, California, Los Angeles, California, or Georgia, with consideration for other locations if a candidate in a preferred region cannot be secured. The organization's mission is to create healthier communities through equitable laws and policies, working to dismantle oppressive systems and promote health equity.

Requirements

• JD; must be a member of a state bar and licensed to practice law in the United States.
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience (e.g., public agency, city attorney, county counsel, office of legislative counsel, nonprofit legal organization, law firm).
• Experience in conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Ability to translate complex public policy and legal issues into accessible and understandable concepts for a lay audience.
• Strong attention to detail in written and oral communication.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and email, and the capacity to learn and master new systems.
• Cultural humility and deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong problem-solving mentality and approach to work.
• Strong collaboration skills coupled with the capacity to work independently in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take personal initiative.
• Relationship management skills, to build and maintain relationships and to build credibility as a trusted adviser to colleagues, partners, clients, and stakeholders who hold diverse perspectives.
• Ability to collaborate with team members online as needed, outside of a traditional office environment.
• Awareness of one’s own knowledge gaps; openness to learning.
• Strong team spirit, including a willingness to pitch in and help others.
• Ability to communicate via phone, email, and video conference.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel, including out-of-state travel.
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds and manage luggage during travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in engaging with diverse communities, such as rural communities, low-income communities, or communities of color.
• Experience working with or alongside marginalized communities, including communities of color, low-income communities, and rural communities.
• Experience working at or with community-based organizations focused on grassroots organizing, community power-building, advocacy, and/or racial justice.
• Experience in areas such as civil rights, government law, or community-centered policy work.
• Experience drafting and analyzing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary research sources (statutes, regulations, case law, interviews, reports, etc.) to formulate policy and legal interventions.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Draft legal memoranda.
• Draft model legislation for state and local public agencies.
• Contribute to the preparation of resources such as fact sheets, checklists, policy guides, toolkits, and model policies, as well as scholarly articles, op-eds, and blog posts.
• Provide technical assistance on policy and legal matters to policymakers, advocates, public agency staff, and community groups.
• Develop and deliver engaging, interactive trainings and presentations at workshops, conferences, and webinars.
• Contribute to internal and external dialogue that advances the organization's approach to policy change.
• Actively collaborate within and across interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in external calls, webinars, and meetings with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage (ChangeLab Solutions contributes 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.)
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• 403(b) plan with 3% employer contribution
• Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (parking, transit, dependent care, health care)
• Generous paid time off package, starting at roughly 4.5 weeks PTO annually, plus 11 holidays and weeklong closure in December
• An inclusive Paid Family and Medical Leave policy
• Stipends for remote and hybrid work
• Work with an interdisciplinary team committed to a shared mission and building a community and culture of connection and inclusivity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level