CCLS Director of Litigation and Advocacy

Central California Legal Services, Inc. • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

CCLS seeks a skilled litigator to serve as a Director of Litigation and Advocacy (DOLA). In consultation with CCLS’s Leadership Team, this position will help design, strategically grow, and direct CCLS’s litigation and advocacy programs to effectively serve low-income individuals, families, and communities. The DOLA will oversee the health, seniors, and benefits practice areas and work across the program as needed.

Requirements

• 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’s mission and core values
• Ability to travel as needed, proof of liability and property insurance on vehicle used.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health, seniors and/or public benefits matters preferred

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee CCLS’s health, seniors, and benefits practice areas. This involves active participation in regular file reviews, annual evaluations, and day-to-day mentoring of directing attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Lead, co-counsel, coordinate, and advise on all stages of litigation
• Serve as substantive resource on direct services matters
• Develop the litigation skills of the program’s attorneys
• Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Pro Bono Program and Development Team to engage private law firms to co-counsel and support CCLS’s mission and 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’s mission, grantmaking, compliance, and media strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees