Job Number:
HC-03790
Date Posted:
March 25, 2026
Position Title:
Legal Fellow, Local Tax Policy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Children's Funding Project
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$80,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
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.Conduct advanced legal research on the authority of local governments (counties, cities, and school districts) to raise public revenue through tax mechanisms. Analyze state constitutional and statutory provisions governing local taxing authority, including tax authorization structures, voter approval requirements, ballot access rules, revenue dedication limitations, and state preemption constraints.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.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct advanced legal research on the authority of local governments (counties, cities, and school districts) to raise public revenue through tax mechanisms.
• Analyze state constitutional and statutory provisions governing local taxing authority, including tax authorization structures, voter approval requirements, ballot access rules, revenue dedication limitations, and state preemption constraints.
• Translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for internal staff and external partners through written memos, summaries, tools, and frameworks.
• Monitor and analyze state and local tax policy developments nationwide, including expansions or restrictions on local taxing authority, state preemption threats, and local revenue initiatives.
• Track trends related to the dedication of local public funds for children and youth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a 50-state local taxing authority database, ensuring research is standardized, accessible, and usable.
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.
Instructions:
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.
Other:
Children’s Funding Project commits to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects the breadth of communities and clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring socially conscious individuals with diverse experiences and knowledge that deepen our organization’s impact.
