Other Attorney in Oxnard, CA

Public Interest

Oxnard, CA

Other Attorney in Oxnard, 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 senior leadership role tasked with ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable legal services that drive systemic change and empower rural communities. This position provides strategic direction across four key legal units: Rural Justice, Housing, Employment, and Health. The Director’s responsibilities include:

- Leadership and Strategy: Providing visionary leadership to Legal Directors and fostering a culture of excellence and equity. Developing and implementing cross-functional strategies to promote systemic advocacy and impactful litigation.
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Establishing and refining case management and communication systems to enhance cross-unit collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Community Engagement: Representing the organization in external forums, including public policy discussions, media engagements, and community events. Building and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community organizations.
- Compliance and Oversight: Ensuring adherence to organizational policies, grant requirements, LSC regulations, ABA Standards, and ethical obligations. Monitoring advocacy outcomes to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
- Resource Development: Collaborating with the Resource Development and Finance teams to secure sustainable funding, manage grant deliverables, and drive programmatic growth.
- Mentorship and Development: Supervising and mentoring 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 estimated starting salary range for this position is $135,000 – $186,000. The organization offers a competitive public interest salary with a generous benefits package, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage. Additionally, a 401K retirement plan with the organization's contribution is effective immediately. The paid leave policy includes 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays each year, and vacation days (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service).

Note:
The organization requires that all employees are fully vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available upon request.

The organization thrives on diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. It is 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.