California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. · 1 month ago
Justice Center Director
Coachella, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expCalifornia Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is an anti-poverty law firm dedicated to dismantling unjust systems through community lawyering in California’s rural areas. The Justice Center Director leads the operations and advocacy efforts of a CRLA Justice Center, supervising a multidisciplinary team and managing a personal caseload to address systemic inequities and empower communities.
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Responsibilities
Supervise attorneys, community workers, and support staff to deliver impactful advocacy
Lead team meetings, case reviews, and strategy discussions
Develop office workplans and other tools to guide and align staff efforts
Build trust and partnerships with local organizations and community leaders to inform advocacy efforts and expand CRLA’s reach
Serve as a community leader and trusted partner in external community spaces
Represent CRLA in public forums, policy discussions, and community events
Design and oversee initiatives that empower community members to participate in identifying systemic issues and crafting solutions, including facilitating and supporting a local advisory committee (Comité)
Maintain an active caseload, contributing to both affirmative litigation, policy advocacy, and other systemic advocacy efforts
Oversee the implementation of annual work plans, ensuring compliance with CRLA policies, LSC regulations, and ethical standards
Oversee building management, ensuring facilities requests are addressed
Ensure collaboration across CRLA staff co-located at the Justice Center
Facilitate resource sharing and collaboration with other Justice Centers and CRLA programs
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 4 years of experience working with historically marginalized populations
At least 3 years in advocacy roles, the majority of which should be experience as an attorney, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community groups
Admitted to the California Bar or another State Bar with willingness to take the next California Bar Exam
Preferred
2 or more years of program management, supervisory, or leadership experience
Proven commitment to social justice and equity
Familiarity with systemic advocacy and legal issues impacting rural, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities
Fluency in Spanish or another language relevant to CRLA's clients
Benefits
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 CRLA contribution effective immediately
Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees)
Up to $8,000 law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP)
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 CRLA•)
Company
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Valencia, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Estella Cisneros
Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
2025-01-17
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