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Work Location: Based in Anaheim, CA or Santa Clara, CA. Exemplary candidates in Sacramento and San Diego may be considered. Hybrid work schedule available. Will require occasional travel throughout CA.

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range

• Anaheim: $135,000 - $170,000
• Santa Clara: $150,000 - $185,000
  
  

• Strategic Legal Infrastructure
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized policies, procedures, and systems for core legal operations (e.g., intakes, conflict checks, document retention).
• Strengthen internal legal coordination by establishing clear processes and cross-office collaboration mechanisms.
• Develop and monitor organizational performance metrics and accountability structures to support efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Scaling & Operations
• Lead efforts to scale legal services to meet rising demand across the state.
• Promote streamlined operations across the state to strengthen coordination and service delivery.
• Identify and address systemic barriers that impact legal service delivery.
• Lead the development of a robust statewide pro bono program to expand capacity for impact litigation, direct services, and legal clinics.
• Litigation & Legal Strategy
• Oversee CAIR-CA's impact and strategic litigation, including review and approval of key pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Serve as a statewide legal thought leader by analyzing court rulings and emerging legal trends to inform strategy.
• Provide high-level guidance on complex and/or precedent-setting cases and collaborate with local teams to ensure alignment.
• Team Development & Support
• Mentor and support the organization's local attorneys through regular consultation and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and implement onboarding and training programs to ensure staff are proficient in legal systems and CAIR-CA protocols.
• Serve as a legal resource for internal consultation on substantive law and case management.
• Community & External Relations
• Guide and coordinate statewide legal education efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and quality.
• Cultivate partnerships with legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and direct service providers.
• Represent CAIR-CA in external legal spaces, including conferences, media engagements, and collaborative networks.
• Policy & Compliance
• Work closely with CAIR-CA's policy department to align litigation and advocacy priorities.
• Respond to and resolve legal service complaints and identify areas for systemic improvement.
• Oversee the development of legal publications and contribute to public-facing reports.
• Technology & Innovation
• Identify and implement technology solutions, including legal management systems, data analytics tools, and emerging tools such as AI, to improve legal workflows, enhance service delivery, and support strategic litigation.
• Lead efforts to assess and adopt tools that automate routine legal tasks (e.g., intake triage, document generation, case tracking), reduce administrative burden, and improve consistency across offices.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to ensure legal technology aligns with organizational privacy, security, and compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on legal tech trends and evaluate their relevance to CAIR-CA's mission and services.
• Leadership & Supervision
• Collaborate closely with statewide and local directors-across legal, programs, communications, and operations-to align legal strategies with organizational initiatives and ensure seamless service delivery.
• May supervise staff; provide input on performance evaluation and professional development plans.
• Grants & Compliance
• Conduct regular audits of case files and case management systems to ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and best practices.
• Assist with securing and implementing statewide legal grants.
• Support program audits, funder reporting, and compliance requirements.
  

• Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• 10+ years of experience advocating for, representing, and/or litigating on behalf of clients
• 7+ years of management experience including managing attorneys and legal staff
• 5+ years of experience in a nonprofit direct services organization
• Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Comfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• High degree of self-motivation and creativity
• A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission
• Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of SharePoint, Office 365, OneDrive, and WestLaw Next
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

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