Deputy Legal Director for Legal Education & Public Engagement

15-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Position: Deputy Legal Director for Legal Education & Public Engagement
- Department: Legal
- Organization: Lambda Legal
- Office Location: New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; or Washington, DC
- Type: Full-Time (WFH and WFO options available)
- Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
- Reports To: Chief Legal Officer
- Travel: Up to 20%
- FLSA Status: Exempt/Full-Time

Who We Are:

- Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
- Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC.
- Clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding.
- We prioritize awareness and proactive commitment to counteracting biases and their compounding effects in our work.

Deputy Legal Director for Legal Education and Public Engagement:

- Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Deputy Legal Director will oversee the operation of the Legal Help Desk, research and publication of legal educational materials, and Lambda Legal's National Pro Bono Relationships program.
- This is an exciting opportunity to lead expansion of the Legal Department's impact and support professional development for all staff in the department.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the management of the Legal Help Desk, which provides information and resources to thousands of members of the public annually.
- Supervise the Senior Counsel and Pro Bono Relationships Director.
- Serve as a leader of the Legal Department, supporting the development and execution of department-wide work and specific projects.
- Promote a team-oriented culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Qualifications:

- . degree required.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience working in a legal setting, with at least 10 years of exceptional team leadership.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Collaborative approach to work and a demonstrated capacity to "play well with others."
- Familiarity with the requirements of a multi-state legal practice.
- Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
- Comfort working under tight timelines and navigating competing priorities with grace and good humor.
- Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the communities that Lambda Legal serves.

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short & long-term disability plans.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, religious observance leave, bereavement anniversary leave, and floating holiday.
- 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures.
- Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
- Health reimbursement account.
- $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement.
- Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- Premium subscription to the Calm App.
- Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal.

Lambda Legal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and welcome candidates from marginalized communities to apply.

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, 12 paid holidays, flexible spending account, health reimbursement account, mobile phone reimbursement, summer Fridays, premium subscription to Calm App, paid sabbatical after 7 years of service

Not specified

Management, supervision, team leadership, legal research, publication, communication, collaboration, compliance, advocacy, relationship-building, project management, diversity and inclusion, multi-tasking

J.D. degree

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply if their background and skills are a close match for the position. Applications can be submitted through the Lambda Legal website.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, minimum of fifteen years of legal experience with at least ten years in a leadership role

Legal