About the Role
我们正在寻找一名热情且注重细节的个人加入我们的团队，担任法律顾问。这是一个无薪的志愿者机会，非常适合希望在非营利组织相关法律工作中积累实际经验，同时为支持自闭症教育和社区项目使命做出贡献的人。
职责：
- 进行与非营利组织运营、劳动法、知识产权、合同和合规性相关的法律研究。
- 协助起草和审查法律文件，包括合同、协议、政策和程序。
- 为执行团队和董事会提供法律事务和合规问题的支持。
- 协助审查和更新组织的政策和程序，以确保符合相关法律法规。
- 与外部法律顾问和顾问合作，处理复杂的法律问题和顾虑。
- 关注影响非营利组织和社会服务的法律、法规和行业标准的变化。
你可以从CARES获得的收获：
- 在非营利组织环境中处理法律问题和项目的实际经验。
- 有机会运用法律知识和技能，支持一个以使命为导向的组织。
- 获得资金机会、奖学金、资源支持，以帮助你在工作、研究和职业发展中取得进步。
- 参与各类社交活动、见面会和论坛，与志同道合的专业人士建立联系，分享知识与经验，并在自闭症支持社区内建立宝贵的职业关系。
Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a legal consultant. This unpaid volunteer opportunity is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in NPO-related legal work while contributing to our mission of supporting autism education and community initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research on topics relevant to non-profit operations, employment law, intellectual property, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
Provide support to the executive team and board of directors on legal matters and compliance issues.
Assist in reviewing and updating organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Collaborate with external legal counsel and advisors as needed to address complex legal issues and concerns.
Stay up-to-date with changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting non-profit organizations and social services.
What you can get from CARES:
Hands-on experience working on legal issues and projects in a non-profit setting.
Opportunity to apply legal knowledge and skills to support a mission-driven organization.
Access to funding opportunities, grants, scholarships, and resources to support professionals in your work, research, and professional development endeavors.
Participation in networking events, meetups, and forums where professionals can connect with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and experiences, and build valuable professional relationships within the autism support community.
Requirements
目前正在攻读或刚从法学院毕业，具备有关华盛顿州非营利组织相关法律、规则和法规的知识。
对社会正义充满兴趣，致力于为社区带来积极影响。
具备强大的分析和研究能力，能够将法律原则应用于现实情况。
具备出色的书面和口头沟通能力，能够有效传达复杂的法律概念。
注重细节，组织能力强，能够同时管理多个任务和截止日期。
精通中文者优先，但不是必须条件。
申请说明：
申请时请将简历发送至admin@caresseattle.org，或点击**此处**通过我们的网站申请。
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a law school program program with knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining non-profit organization.
Interested in social justice, and making a positive impact in the community.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles to real-world situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Fluency in Chinese is a plus, but not required.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume to admin@caresseattle.org or click HERE to apply on our website.
About the Company
西雅图华盛顿的华人自闭症资源与赋能服务（CARES）是一个501(C)3的非营利组织。在CARES，我们致力于为自闭症谱系中的中文使用者及其家庭提供包容且具有文化敏感性的支持。我们提供个性化服务，包括支持小组、工作坊以及中文资源，旨在应对每个个体和家庭可能面临的独特挑战。
**我们对多元化的承诺**
我们的社区欢迎多样的经验、背景和观点，这些多样性驱动着我们的探索精神，让我们能够更好地与越来越多元化的患者和家庭建立联系。CARES在招聘、雇佣、培训、薪酬和晋升过程中，不会因种族、宗教、肤色、国籍、性别（包括怀孕、分娩或相关的医疗状况）、性取向、性别认同、性别表达、年龄、受保护的退伍军人身份、残障人士身份或任何其他法律保护的特征而作出任何歧视。
在CARES工作的人是一个重视、尊重并庆祝每个人独特品质的社区成员。每个成员都被赋予自由做自己，这种社区文化在各个层面上培育和推动公平、多元与包容。
CARES自豪地成为平等就业机会工作场所及积极行动雇主。
The Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Service (CARES) is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization based in Seattle, WA. At CARES, our commitment is to provide inclusive and culturally sensitive support to Chinese-speaking individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. We offer personalized services, such as support groups, workshops, and resources in Chinese, designed to address the distinct challenges each individual and family may face.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, which drive our spirit of inquiry and enable us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. CARES recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at CARES are members of a community that values, respects, and celebrates all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
CARES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.