Other Attorney in Coachella, CA

Public Interest

Coachella, CA

Other Attorney in Coachella, CA

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Director of Legal Services

Job Title: Director of Rural Legal Services

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership to Legal Directors, fostering a culture of excellence and equity.
- Develop and implement cross-functional strategies to promote systemic advocacy and impactful litigation.
- Establish and refine case management and communication systems to enhance cross-unit collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Represent the organization in external forums, including public policy discussions, media engagements, and community events.
- Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community organizations.
- Ensure adherence to organization policies, grant requirements, LSC regulations, ABA Standards, and ethical obligations.
- Monitor advocacy outcomes to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the Resource Development and Finance teams to secure sustainable funding, manage grant deliverables, and drive programmatic growth.
- Supervise and mentor Legal Directors and senior leaders, providing professional development opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience working with historically marginalized populations.
- At least 5 years of program management or supervisory experience, demonstrating proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
- A minimum of 10 years in advocacy roles, with the majority of experience as an attorney.
- Proven success in obtaining and managing grants for legal programs.
- Expertise in systemic advocacy, policy work, and complex litigation.
- Admitted to the California Bar.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience addressing legal issues impacting rural, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income populations.
- Familiarity with community lawyering principles and advocacy metrics.
- Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the organization’s client communities.

Salary Information:
- The estimated starting salary range for this position is $135,000 – $186,000.
- Compensation is based on competitive public interest salaries.
- Generous benefits package includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage.
- 401K retirement plan with organization contribution effective immediately.
- Generous paid leave policy which includes 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at the organization).

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time, regular, and FLSA Exempt, Non-Union.
- The organization requires all employees to be fully vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot.
- The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.