Director, Civil Rights Center & Litigation Strategy

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 92,400 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for the Director of the Korematsu Center. This role oversees finance, HR, facilities and program operations within a mid‑size academic center, while shaping advocacy and litigation projects at state and national levels.

Responsibilities include strategic planning with leadership, managing case timelines, fundraising, and developing fellow programs. Requires a JD, bar admission, and 3+ years in trial and appellate work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required.
• Active State or DC Bar License; California Bar admission preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and independently on complex concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trial and appellate litigation.

Responsibilities

• Administers finance, HR, and facilities for the Korematsu Center.
• Develops conferences and public forums; sets center agenda.
• Manages litigation case deadlines and filings.
• Drafts occasional reports addressing inequality in the criminal legal system.
• Supports fundraising and grant prospecting.
• Designs and oversees a Student Fellow program.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Trial & appellate litigation focus

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for the Director of the Korematsu Center. This role oversees finance, HR, facilities and program operations within a mid‑size academic center, while shaping advocacy and litigation projects at state and national levels.

Responsibilities include strategic planning with leadership, managing case timelines, fundraising, and developing fellow programs. Requires a JD, bar admission, and 3+ years in trial and appellate work.