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Director - Legal Non-profit

We are looking for a dedicated Director for a legal nonprofit to oversee operations and ensure compliance within a key legal program based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, you will guide organizational processes, monitor financial performance, and foster collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve high-quality legal representation for indigent clients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in criminal law and a proven ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to program contracts, applicable laws, organizational policies, and regulations, recommending updates to rules, procedures, or fee schedules to enhance operations and financial sustainability.

• Represent the organization in court, county, and inter-agency meetings, collaborating with stakeholders to improve services and legal outcomes for indigent clients.

• Monitor financial activities, including revenue and expenses, while analyzing monthly attorney fees and ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.

• Provide support to the advisory committee by fostering positive relationships with members, coordinating training resources, and responding to panel attorney inquiries.

• Develop and implement a mentoring program that pairs less experienced attorneys with highly skilled professionals, supporting skill advancement and career growth.

• Train, coach, and supervise staff to maintain efficient administrative operations, assisting with case referrals, billing processes, and timely attorney payments as needed.

• Identify and implement data collection systems and procedures that promote accuracy and optimize resource use.

• Coordinate peer and judicial evaluations, including courtroom observations, to maintain high standards of attorney performance.

• Address compliance issues effectively and consistently, ensuring resolutions align with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with active membership in the State Bar of California.

• Minimum of seven years of experience handling criminal cases, including comprehensive knowledge of the California Penal Code.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead staff, fostering productivity and growth.

• Proven expertise in criminal defense, including handling complex cases.

• Strong relationship-building skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in budget monitoring and financial analysis within legal operations.

• Ability to design and implement training or mentoring programs for attorneys.

• Familiarity with data collection systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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