Staff Attorney

Crescendo Interactive, Inc. is a dynamic, forward-thinking company based in Camarillo, CA. We are the industry leader in helping charities market and close planned gifts (charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts and bequests). Our nationwide client base includes national, large and small charities, including universities, hospital foundations, faith-based organizations as well as social service and other educational charities. Our clients also include professional advisors, such as tax and estate planning attorneys and CPAs.

Crescendo's product line includes tax calculation software for various planned gifts, software to aid charities in gift annuity administration and CresMobile, our planned giving smartphone and tablet tax calculation app. We also supply charities with planned giving marketing tools, such as websites, email services, print literature, promotional videos and social media applications.

Crescendo attorneys become national experts in the area of gift planning. They teach and speak at planned giving training events nationwide to educate fundraisers on major, planned and blended gift strategies and federal charitable deduction rules. They lead discussion groups and record educational videos on current topics in major, planned and blended gift strategies.

Please Note: This is a hybrid position. Mondays and Fridays can be worked remotely if the employee wishes. Tuesdays through Thursdays are required to be worked in the Camarillo, CA office.

Description:

Crescendo is seeking an entry or mid‑level attorney to work in our legal department. This position offers a high level of job satisfaction knowing you are helping charities in support of their missions.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching seminars and webinars to help users understand our charitable tax software and planned giving concepts.
• Providing legal and customer support for Crescendo's charitable gift proposals and tax calculation software.
• Explaining major, planned and blended gift concepts.
• Testing and updating Crescendo's charitable tax calculation software and tax reference guide.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California (must be active and in good standing).
• Solid speaking, writing and analytical skills.
• Bright, energetic and willing to learn.
• Detail oriented.
• A self‑starter with excellent time management skills.
• Proficient with technology.
• Comfortable with public speaking and teaching groups.
• Experience or interest in tax and/or estate planning preferred.

Benefits:

• Great work-life balance.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your profession.
• Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, AFLAC and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company match
  • 401K (dollar for dollar match up to 5% of compensation) PLUS a 5% company contribution
  • Discretionary quarterly bonuses
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick leave
  • Health club benefits
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance
  • Catered lunches
  • Hybrid work schedule

  Benefits may be subject to waiting period, general eligibility and other requirements and conditions.

How to Apply:

Please fill out our job application below and attach your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample of a client letter or similar project.

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Crescendo Interactive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, benefits and training.