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Maryland Nonprofits · 6 days ago

Co-Legal Director

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) is dedicated to providing free legal services to bridge gaps in the civil justice system. They are seeking a Co-Legal Director to lead their immigration legal services and collaborate on program management and organizational leadership to enhance service delivery.

ConsultingLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee DCALF’s immigration practice, including providing support to the Immigration Law Managing Attorney

With the Co-Legal Director, oversee probate and estate planning services and provide support to the Probate and Estate Planning Managing Attorney, ensuring ethical, high-quality representation by all attorneys in the practice

Collaborate with Co-Legal Director and Pro Bono Litigation Director on family law matters, as necessary

Review and provide feedback on legal filings, training and outreach materials and other written work product

Ensure consistent application of legal standards, ethics, best practices, and DCALF’s core values within the practice areas

Monitor emerging legal needs and develop strategies to expand and improve services

Collaborate with the Co-Legal Director, Managing Attorneys, and Executive Director to set programmatic goals, priorities, and growth strategies across the legal program

Strengthen and monitor compliance with case management expectations, data entry requirements, and outcome reporting

Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate program performance and identify improvement

Draft, update, and implement legal program policies, protocols, and best practices that support greater efficiency and capacity

Support organizational readiness for audits, grant applications, and grant reporting

Directly manage up to 5 direct reports, including but not limited to 1-2 managing attorneys, 2-3 legal assistants, and a staff attorney

Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and professional development to legal program staff, including but not limited to those with supervisory responsibilities

Conduct performance evaluations and support confidential personnel matters

Participate in hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of legal program staff

Participate as an active member of DCALF’s Leadership Team

Cultivate strong relationships with clients, community organizations, judges, government agencies, law firms, law school partner institutions, board members, and legal services partners

Represent DCALF in stakeholder meetings, community engagement opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, and fundraising opportunities

Coordinate outreach strategies to expand access to services for underserved communities

Play a central role in identifying and augmenting DCALF’s contributions to systemic policy reform initiatives

Qualification

Immigration LawLegal Supervisory ExperienceCivil Legal ServicesLitigation ExperienceProject ManagementSocial Justice CommitmentSpanish ProficiencyCreative ThinkingStrategic ThinkingLeadership Skills

Required

Membership in the District of Columbia Bar

10+ years of legal practice experience

At least 5 years of legal supervisory experience, including coaching leaders, developing high-performing teams, and setting an inclusive, positive workplace culture

Substantial legal experience in civil legal services, civil litigation, or other public interest practice, with expertise and connections in immigration law

Substantial litigation experience

Demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice

Excellent project management, creative and strategic thinking, judgment, and leadership skills