Application Guide

How to Apply for Nonprofit/Exempt Organizations Attorney (Full-Time)

at Cheshire Law Group

🏢 About Cheshire Law Group

Cheshire Law Group is a woman-owned law firm that exclusively serves nonprofit organizations, providing affordable legal services tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit sector. Their mission-driven approach focuses on systemic solutions rather than just transactional work, making it an ideal environment for attorneys passionate about social impact through legal expertise.

About This Role

This Nonprofit/Exempt Organizations Attorney role involves serving as general counsel for nonprofit clients, handling everything from contract drafting and tax compliance to merger preparations and governance matters. The position is impactful because you'll directly support nonprofits' missions while helping them navigate complex legal landscapes, with significant autonomy in managing client relationships and projects remotely.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing grant agreements for a new client, researching Pennsylvania charitable solicitation regulations for another organization, and preparing visual aids to explain complex tax compliance issues to a nonprofit board. You'll likely communicate directly with multiple clients about project timelines while collaborating with the firm's team on systemic solutions for nonprofit legal challenges.

🚀 Application Tools

Generate Cover Letter

AI-powered, tailored for Cheshire Law Group

Interview Prep

Practice questions for this role

🎯 Who Cheshire Law Group Is Looking For

  • A Pennsylvania-licensed attorney with 5+ years of hands-on nonprofit law experience, including drafting contracts, handling tax forms, and advising on governance matters
  • Someone with demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit sector through board service, pro bono work, or previous employment with nonprofits
  • An independent professional who can manage multiple client projects with minimal supervision while maintaining clear communication about timelines and budgets
  • A researcher skilled at translating complex legal concepts into understandable formats using charts or visual aids for nonprofit clients

📝 Tips for Applying to Cheshire Law Group

1

Highlight specific nonprofit clients you've served in previous roles, including types of organizations and nature of legal work

2

Demonstrate your Pennsylvania bar status prominently (or waiver eligibility) since this is mandatory, and mention any additional state licenses

3

Include concrete examples of translating complex legal issues into understandable concepts for non-legal audiences

4

Show experience with the full nonprofit legal lifecycle - from formation documents to merger preparations

5

Reference Cheshire Law Group's woman-owned status and exclusive nonprofit focus to show alignment with their mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with nonprofit tax compliance, governance, and contract drafting', 'Examples of managing client relationships independently while meeting budget expectations', "How your approach aligns with Cheshire's mission of providing affordable legal services to nonprofits", 'Your ability to research and apply state-specific laws (PA mandatory, plus others like NJ, NY, MD, VA, DC)']

Generate Cover Letter →

🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Cheshire Law Group's client testimonials and case studies to understand their service approach
  • → Research recent Pennsylvania nonprofit law developments, particularly around charitable solicitation
  • → Explore the firm's blog or publications to understand their thought leadership in nonprofit legal issues
  • → Look into the specific types of nonprofits they serve (likely including arts, education, social services organizations)
Visit Cheshire Law Group's Website →

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your experience with a specific nonprofit merger or repositioning matter
2 How you've handled a complex compliance issue involving charitable solicitation or lobbying regulations
3 Describe your process for translating legal concepts into visual aids or understandable formats for nonprofit boards
4 How you manage multiple client projects simultaneously while maintaining budget and timeline expectations
5 Your experience collaborating with outside counsel on nonprofit matters
Practice Interview Questions →

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on for-profit corporate law experience without emphasizing nonprofit-specific work
  • Failing to address Pennsylvania bar eligibility or status in application materials
  • Using generic legal application language without tailoring to nonprofit sector terminology and challenges

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

✓

Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Cheshire Law Group!

← Back to Job Listing Apply Now →