The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York · 3 days ago
President and CEO
Rochester, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expThe Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY (LASROC) is dedicated to advancing access to justice and championing equal justice for underserved individuals. The President and CEO will provide visionary leadership, overseeing the organization's direction, management, and performance while fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring staff have the necessary resources to fulfill the agency's mission.
MedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief executive leader of LASROC, providing overall authority, responsibility, and accountability for organizational management, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness
Promote and embody LASROC’s mission and values internally and externally, leading with integrity, transparency, and accountability
Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set organizational policy, strategic priorities, and long-term vision that advance access to justice. Cultivate a mission-centered, inclusive, and highly performing organizational culture that supports staff engagement, retention, and excellence
Serve as the President of the Board of Directors and act as the primary liaison between the Board and LASROC
Support the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities by providing timely, accurate information and strategic recommendations
Exercise final authority over the hiring, discipline, and termination of all employees
Appoint and supervise all supervisors and directors; participate in second-round interviews for staff positions as time permits
Direct and oversee all human resources functions, including workforce planning, organizational structure, leadership development, and succession planning
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive salary and benefits program for all LASROC employees
Oversee performance management, evaluation, and compensation recommendations for the Senior Management Team
Provide executive oversight of the fiscal health and sustainability of the organization
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of LASROC’s financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements, internal controls, and management information systems
In collaboration with the CFO and Director of Administration, prepare and present the annual budget, quarterly balance sheets, and financial statements to the Board of Directors
Responsible for preparing reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services
Serve as the public face and primary spokesperson for LASROC
Ensure strong visibility and representation of LASROC at the local and statewide levels with community partners, government officials, funders, and industry stakeholders
Act as a key representative to the Telesca Center for Justice partnership and the Telesca Center’s Fund for Justice, strengthening collaborative relationships and advancing shared goals
Qualification
Required
The President and CEO must be an attorney admitted to practice law in New York State
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law and organizational leadership or management
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of social justice and ensuring access to justice for underserved populations
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and challenge individuals and teams to achieve high performance and organizational goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong knowledge of budget development, financial management, and fiscal oversight
Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and resource development
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while providing decisive executive leadership
Ability to travel as required; reliable transportation is required
Company
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY provides civil legal services to residents of Monroe and 13 surrounding counties who otherwise could not afford them.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase