Deputy Director, Legal Programs & Strategy

Philalegal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premiums paid in full for employee and family

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A nonprofit legal services organization in Philadelphia is seeking a Deputy Director to work closely with the Executive Team. The role involves overseeing legal programs, managing senior-level staff, and aligning organizational strategy with mission goals. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor Degree and at least ten years of experience in public interest law or nonprofit sectors. This position offers a salary between $140,000 to $160,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school required, admitted to practice law in PA preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in public interest law/legal services or nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Experience in nonprofit capacity-building, program development, and program evaluation.
• Experience with fundraising, including individual donor solicitation and grant writing for government and private funding sources.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage senior-level staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Represent PLA at state and national meetings.
• Supervise Managing Attorneys and support effective program leadership.
• Lead strategic planning within and across units.
• Serve as management’s lead negotiator in collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Lead the development and implementation of PLA’s strategic communications plan.

Job description

A nonprofit legal services organization in Philadelphia is seeking a Deputy Director to work closely with the Executive Team. The role involves overseeing legal programs, managing senior-level staff, and aligning organizational strategy with mission goals. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor Degree and at least ten years of experience in public interest law or nonprofit sectors. This position offers a salary between $140,000 to $160,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.