Award Winning, Cutting Edge Non-Profit Legal Services Organization Seeks Executive Director
Civil Justice Inc., a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) legal services organization that supports a network of solo and small-firm attorneys and provides impact consumer
litigation related legal services, is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization to new challenges into the future.
About Civil Justice
Civil Justice, Inc. is a Maryland non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of increasing the delivery of legal services to clients of low and moderate-incomes. Through its outreach to a statewide network of solo, small firm and community-based lawyers, Civil Justice, Inc. works to increase access to justice through providing CLE training, co-counseling and other traditional and non-traditional means. Since it was founded more than 13 years ago, Civil Justice has become a recognized leader in the legal service community by: (i) serving as a resource and network that facilitates and promotes low-bono and reduced rate legal services
by for-profit attorneys desiring “to do well while doing good”; (ii) pursing impact litigation on novel, consumer-oriented legal issues; (iii) providing policy advocacy and
recommendations to elected officials at all levels of government; and (iv) providing valuable program services, directly and indirectly (with the help of its member attorneys), to homeowners in foreclosure, debtors in bankruptcy, and vulnerable consumers fallen prey to predatory and other illegal consumer lending practices and violations.
Civil Justice regularly partners with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development; University of Maryland School of Law; United States Bankruptcy Court of Maryland’s Debtor Assistance Project; Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition; Open Society Institute; Abell Foundation; Maryland Legal Aid; and a host of other non-profit organizations, elected officials, and the news media. Over the years, Civil Justice, Inc. has expanded its dedicated staff to include three active attorneys, two program and litigation paralegals, and two administrative support positions. Through its relationships with both area law schools, Civil Justice, Inc. has regular law clerks, interns, and incubator attorneys also associated with the organization on a regular basis. It is anticipated that more staff will be added to compliment and support the skills and talents of our next Executive Director. Civil Justice, Inc.’s is poised for growth into the future to further meet the significant, underserved legal needs in Maryland.
About the Position
Civil Justice, Inc.’s Board of Directors seek applications from candidates who possess the creative vision and passion to build upon its foundation as a leading and effective legal services organization which achieves tangible results for consumers, clients and partners and to lead the organization in new directions to carry out its mission. The Executive Director will:
• Direct Program Services to Achieve the CJ Mission
• Lead CJ’s Financial Development Program
• Direct Administrative and Financial Management
• Implement Strategic Planning Initiatives
• Represent CJ to Supporters, Partners, and the Community
• Direct/Manage CJ’s Active Litigation Practice
• Direct/Manage programming and delivery of CLE programs
Qualifications:
The essential qualifications for this position include:
• A demonstrated record of accomplishments with access to justice initiatives or innovation in meeting the legal needs of solo and small firm practitioners,
(preferably both);
• Licensed or eligible for waiver/admission to practice law in the State of Maryland within one year of hire date;
• Ten years of related professional experience including no less than three years of experience as an active litigator and law office manager (consumer litigation
experience preferred);
• Ability to evaluate and implement innovative approaches for the delivery of legal services;
• Minimum three years department/executive management experience (or equivalent);
• Demonstrated ability to lead a dedicated team of staff, to work with the Board of Directors, and to manage multiple concurrent projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to conduct and direct research and to take initiative in the development, implementation, and completion of projects;
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are welcome to apply no later than October 15, 2011 by sending a confidential resume and two-page cover letter detailing (i) the candidate’s interest in this opportunity, (ii) salary requirements, and (iii) expectations for a position to:
By Electronic Mail: cjn@civiljusticenetwork.org
OR
By Mail:
Civil Justice Inc.
Attention: Executive Director Search
520 W. Fayette Street, Suite 410
Baltimore, MD 21201