Grants & Compliance Specialist (Non-Profit)

Position Overview:

Grants & Compliance Specialist

Location: Norristown, PA – Montgomery County
Schedule: Full-Time (Hybrid – In-Office & Remote Work)
Salary: $72,500 – $83,750 (commensurate with experience)
Position Type: Exempt / Professional

Why Join Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)?

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality civil legal services to individuals and families with low incomes across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. LASP works to ensure access to justice in critical areas such as housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer protection.

Joining LASP means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community.

What We Offer

✅ Excellent Medical Benefits – 100% employer-paid health insurance option
✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan – With generous employer contributions
✅ Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, personal leave, floating holidays, and parental leave
✅ Hybrid Work Environment – Balance of in-office and remote work
✅ Mission-Driven Work – Directly support access to justice for underserved communities

Your Role as Grants & Compliance Specialist

As LASP’s Grants & Compliance Specialist (GCS), you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization meets all grant and contract requirements. Reporting to the Director for Operations, you will oversee compliance, reporting, and performance tracking across federal, state, and local funding sources.

You will collaborate closely with attorneys, leadership, and administrative teams while serving as a key liaison to external funders.

Key Responsibilities

Grants & Compliance Management

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date grant records and ensure compliance with all funding requirements
• Track reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of all grant deliverables
• Manage logistics for monitoring visits and compliance reviews by funders

Data & Reporting

• Utilize LASP’s case management system (LegalServer) to track performance and generate reports
• Compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data for grant reporting
• Prepare and distribute compliance reports to managing attorneys

Proposal & Reporting Support

• Assist in drafting and submitting grant proposals, reports, and related documents
• Gather information from staff and partners for funding applications and reports
• Maintain organized electronic and hard copy grant files

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as liaison between LASP and external funders and stakeholders
• Coordinate with finance, development, and program teams on grant-related activities
• Maintain internal calendars for reporting, invoicing, and grant cycles

Training & Process Improvement

• Identify compliance issues and help implement solutions
• Develop and deliver staff training on grant and compliance topics
• Recommend system and process improvements to enhance efficiency

General Support

• Assist with research and preparation of proposals and supporting materials
• Manage multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

Key Competencies

✔ Strong organizational and project management skills
✔ Excellent written and verbal communication
✔ Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
✔ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
✔ High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and database systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Experience extracting and analyzing large data sets

Preferred:

• Project management experience in a nonprofit setting
• Background in finance or accounting, accounting degree, and/or JD

Equal Opportunity Employer

LASP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

Pay Range: USD $72,500.00 - USD $83,750.00 /Yr.