Top Division Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of a division's legal affairs. Ensures all division policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Division Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Division Legal Executive requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Top Division Legal Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Director of Legal Services (DoLS) provides strategic vision, expertise, and leadership in the delivery of high-quality, client-centered legal services by Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) legal advocates to eligible clients. The DoLS serves as a member of the executive team. They collaborate with the Executive Director and other management staff on the program's overall operation. The DoLS is responsible for working closely with the Directing Attorneys, other legal organizations, and the community to create a shared vision that nurtures and expands CLA SoCal’s capacity to do broad–based work, strategically focused on the pressing needs of the client community. In addition, they coordinate legal priorities and strategy with all the legal units within the program. The position reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Leadership, Vision & Strategy
Legal Services Management
Team Management
Grants & Compliance
Partnerships & Outreach
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Key Competencies
· Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve organizational goals.
· Collaboration: Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with Executive Team, direct reports, internal and external stakeholders.
· Supervision: Ability to effectively supervise direct reports, provide coaching, guide professional development, and encourage problem-solving.
· Communication Skills: Ability to engage in effective communication, communicate organizational decisions, and communicate in accessible and engaging ways.
· Program Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and priorities, including project planning, budget input, and ensuring program excellence.
· Strategic & Innovative Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, using data-driven insights, and creative thinking. Encourage team to innovate and share new ideas to solve problems.
Life at CLA SoCal
In addition to a collaborative team spirit and learning culture, Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package that includes group health and life insurance with optional employee buy-in, long-term disability, and various optional benefits such as pet insurance. We offer a flexible and hybrid work schedule. Our staff members can work as few as 35-hour week. Some positions may work beyond a 35-hour week, including evening and weekend events, when caseload or other obligations so necessitate. Employees enjoy a work-life balance with 16 paid holidays a year, paid vacation, sick, and personal/well-being leave. Employee Assistance Program, Law School Loan Reimbursement Program, flexible parental leave, and 401k with employer contribution are available. Employees who can prove bilingual proficiency are eligible for a monetary bonus. We constantly look for opportunities to enhance our programs, reward our teammates, and update our benefits offerings regularly.
About CLA SoCal
Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is a diverse non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We focus on removing barriers to equitable access and providing compassionate, high-quality legal aid. CLA SoCal aims to fill all positions with people who share our values and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities and strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of different abilities, religions, identities, orientations, nationalities, and ethnicities.
Please note research suggests that individuals identifying as Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, members of the LGBTQIA community, women, and people living with disabilities may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills to thrive at CLA SoCal to apply for this role.
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