Director of Legal Services
National Legal Aid & Defender Association · Los Angeles, CA · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Position Description For financially vulnerable families in crisis, LevittQuinn Family Law Center is a trusted lifeline—providing timely, accessible, and innovative family law services that protect children and stabilize households. We are searching for a creative and innovative leader to support, deepen, and expand the critical work of our attorneys, advocates, and volunteers. The Director of Legal Services is a key member of the executive team. Essential duties include: Oversees the legal work at LevittQuinn, including direct supervision of the staff attorneys, fellows, and support staff; Lead on hiring, training, mentoring, and inspiring the legal team; Oversees and manages contracts as appropriate; Collaborates with the Executive Director on resource and partner development activities, including events and grant writing and reporting as needed; Oversees the volunteer and pro bono placement program; Manages existing projects and programs while directing the development of new projects and collaborations that advance LevittQuinn's mission and vision; Leads continuous quality control oversight and improvement to ensure staff and volunteers provide competent, responsive, and meaningful legal services; Maintains and cultivates strong working relationships with other legal services programs, community partners, LevittQuinn's Board of Directors, media outlets, and other stakeholders.