Director of Litigation and Advocacy

Management Information Exchange•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-ie individuals, families, andmunities. 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;
Provenanizational, leadership, and management skills;
Ability to train, mentor, and inspire others;
Demonstrated record of strategically litigatingplex 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 themunity and statewide, including participating in relevantmittees, task forces, and working groups;
Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Development Team and Pro Bono Program to promote CCLS's mission, grantmaking,pliance, and media strategy;
Perform other duties as assigned.