Justice Center Director

California Rural Legal Assistance
Modesto, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Justice Center Director leads the operations and advocacy efforts of a CRLA Justice Center, supervising a multidisciplinary team, managing a personal caseload, and fostering local partnerships to address systemic inequities and empower communities.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include team leadership, community engagement, direct advocacy, justice center operations, and collaboration with other Justice Centers and CRLA programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience working with historically marginalized populations, at least 3 years in advocacy roles, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community groups.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience working with historically marginalized populations
  • At least 3 years in advocacy roles, the majority of which should be experience as an attorney, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community groups
  • Admitted to the California Bar or another State Bar with willingness to take the next California Bar Exam

Benefits

  • 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution
  • Up to 50% for dependents coverage
  • 15 days of sick leave
  • 15 holidays each year
  • Vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA)
  • Law school Loan Reimbursement Assistance Program (LRAP) up to $8,000
  • Some professional dues are paid by CRLA (Bar Fees)
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