What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCLS Director of Litigation and Advocacy position at Central California Legal Services, Inc.?
Description
Reports to
Executive Director
FLSA Status
Full-Time, Exempt (Non-Union position)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Salary
$101,580 - $114,252
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
For over 50 years, CCLS has represented and advocated for low-income individuals in the Central Valley. With more than 90 employees, our mission is to provide high quality, no-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals, families, and communities—improving the wellbeing of our Valley through systems-changing advocacy, client education, and legal work that meets individual clients’ immediate needs. We also work closely with agencies and community organizations that share our commitment to support our clients in being their own agents of change.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CCLS seeks an experienced litigator to serve as its Director of Litigation and Advocacy. In consultation with CCLS’ Leadership Team, this position will help design, strategically grow, and direct CCLS’ litigation and advocacy programs to effectively serve low-income individuals, families, and communities.
Requirements
DUTIES
- Create and implement long term, strategic vision for CCLS consistent with its strategic plan, establishing methods for identifying and carrying out high quality impact litigation and policy advocacy;
- Mentor attorneys at all levels, teach litigation strategies, and develop the litigation skills of the program’s attorneys;
- Work with the CCLS substantive practice groups across the program on litigation and advocacy initiatives;
- Create an Impact Team to identify, review, and approve new litigation and work with the Leadership Team to further litigation protocols and advocacy;
- Co-counsel, coordinate and advise on complex litigation, lead litigation teams, and evaluate alternative forums for solving issues in advance of litigation;
- Further recovery of attorneys’ fees;
- Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Pro Bono Program and Development Team to engage private law firms to co-counsel and support CCLS’ work;
- Represent CCLS in the community and statewide, including participating in relevant committees, task forces, and working groups;
- Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Development Team and Pro Bono Program to promote CCLS’ mission, grantmaking, compliance, and media strategy;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California;
- Minimum eight years of experience as a practicing attorney;
- Minimum five years of management experience;
- Proven organizational, leadership, and management skills;
- Ability to train, mentor, and inspire others;
- Demonstrated record of strategically litigating complex cases, a history of creative and high impact advocacy, and substantive experience in poverty law issues;
- Collaborative, team-oriented individual able to work with colleagues and external partners;
- Dedication to co-counseling with pro bono partners and volunteers;
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to manage a diverse portfolio and meet critical deadlines;
- Commitment to CCLS’ mission and core values;
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.
CCLS is an equal opportunity employer: we value equity, inclusion, and diversity, across all races, cultures, classes, ages, religions, gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, body sizes, family structures, abilities, and all categories protected by law. We encourage all interested individuals to apply. CCLS is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary : $101,580 - $114,252