Other Attorney in Salinas, CA

Public Interest

Salinas, CA

Other Attorney in Salinas, CA

Attorney

10-10 yrs required

No

Director of Legal Services

Job Title:
Director of Rural Legal Services

Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Rural Legal Services is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of equitable legal services that promote systemic change and empower rural communities. The key responsibilities include:

- Leadership and Strategy: 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.
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Establish and refine case management and communication systems to enhance cross-unit collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Community Engagement: Represent the organization in external forums such as public policy discussions, media engagements, and community events. Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community organizations.
- Compliance and Oversight: Ensure adherence to the organization's policies, grant requirements, LSC regulations, ABA Standards, and ethical obligations. Monitor advocacy outcomes to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
- Resource Development: Collaborate with the Resource Development and Finance teams to secure sustainable funding, manage grant deliverables, and drive programmatic growth.
- Mentorship and Development: 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, the majority of which should be 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 position offers a competitive public interest salary with an estimated starting salary range of $135,000 – $186,000. Additionally, the compensation package includes a diverse, family-friendly environment with generous benefits such as 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents. It also includes a 401K retirement plan with the organization's contribution effective immediately, and a generous paid leave policy which includes 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (accruing 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service).

Additional Information:
The organization requires that all employees are Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. The offer is contingent on meeting this requirement, and the complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available upon request. The organization is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants are invited to submit their resume and, in their cover letter, a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of the staff and legal services practice.