Reports to FLSA Status
Executive Director Full-Time, Exempt (Non-Union position)
Application Deadline Salary
Until Filled $98,819 - $123,147 per year
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.
DUTIES
• 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.
CCLS BENEFITS PACKAGE OVERVIEW:
Work/Life Balance
· 7.5 hour work day / 37.5 hour week
· 14.5 Paid Holidays
· Free wellness counseling & resources
· Union protection for applicable positions
Rewards for Dedication
· Annual pay increases
· Overtime for Hourly/Non-exempt staff
· Compensatory Time for Salaried/Exempt staff
More than Base Pay
· School Loan Assistance up to $500/month
· Bilingual Pay up to $90/month
· Home internet reimbursement of $25/month
· CCLS issued laptop & cell phone
· CA State Bar dues paid in full
· Mileage reimbursement
Retirement Contribution
· CCLS contributes to staff 403(b) plans starting at the one-year anniversary:
o Year 1 to 2 – 1% of salary contributed
o Year 2 to 3 – 2% of salary contributed
o Year 3 to 4 – 3% of salary contributed
o Year 4 to 5 – 4% of salary contributed
o Year 5+ - 5% of salary contributed
Group Health Insurance
· Coverage begins 1st of the month following hire date
· CCLS pays 100% for staff health insurance coverage
· CCLS pays 67% of staff dependent health insurance coverage
· Low-Cost Plans for:
o Dental PPO & Vision Insurance
o Long term disability & life insurance
o Workers Compensation coverage
Cash Out Options
· Vacation Cash Out:
o Accrued vacation cashed out & added to paycheck upon request
· Overtime Pay Out (Non-Exempt Staff):
o OT paid out within 30 days of accrual, per State standards
Computer Loan Fund
· Up to $1,500 interest free loan to assist staff with personal computer purchase
State Bar Exam Leave & Loan
· Protected leave for CA Bar Exam
· Interest-free loan for Bar Exam & study course fees
· Up to 8 weeks salary advance
• 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;
• Experience in health, seniors and/or public benefits matters preferred;
• 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.
• Website: Please visit https://www.centralcallegal.org/careers/ to submit an online application and join our CCLS family in an effort to Advance Justice & Empower People.
• Direct Application Link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3734332/Central...
• Email: Please email application resume and cover letter to General Counsel, Jonathan Ota, at [email protected].
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