Fordham University · 1 day ago
Director for Economic Justice and Pro Bono Initiatives
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition. The Director for Economic Justice and Pro Bono Initiatives will lead the Center’s economic justice work and oversee operational aspects of pro bono initiatives, ensuring high-quality service delivery and community engagement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plans and develops initiatives, in conjunction with the Center’s leadership, related to the Center’s economic justice work and leads the Center’s economic justice advocacy efforts, including legislative campaigns, amici briefs, and engagements with relevant stakeholders, policy makers, and court officials
Oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of Economic Justice Programs and Pro Bono Initiatives at the Center, including operating volunteer-staffed, limited-scope, court-based legal clinics, providing other limited-scope pro bono services, developing pilots, organizing service trips and supervising remote pro bono opportunities
Oversees all aspects of pro bono management, including developing and maintaining legal templates and forms, program manuals, policies, protocols, recruiting, training, supervising, and recognizing the Center’s volunteers, both attorneys and law students
Serves as the principal point of contact for the day-to-day operation of the consumer debt defense programs for key constituents, including court personnel, legal services partners, and volunteers
Oversees all aspects of the Center’s case management system in connection with pro bono services and ensures integrity of data collection and tracking
Helps identify and pursue funding opportunities and manages grant reporting in connection with the Center’s consumer defense and other pro bono initiatives
Spearheads community engagement efforts to ensure community- and client-centered programming in connection with the Center’s consumer defense and other pro bono initiatives
Helps develop Know-Your-Rights and outreach materials in connection with the Center’s pro bono initiatives
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree
Admitted or eligible for admission to the bar of the State of New York
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer, preferably in a civil legal services organization and preferably providing consumer defense
Experience with pro bono and volunteer management
Demonstrated commitment to race equity, anti-racism, and economic justice in the workplace and in providing legal services
Demonstrated analytical, legal writing, and advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal skills and team player with the ability to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
Self-motivated worker with strong initiative, ability to work independently and with superior judgment
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish and English
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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