Job Description
Executive Director – Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. (ICLS), Riverside, California
Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) is seeking an
executive director to lead its non-profit legal aid organization which is
dedicated to serving low-income individuals throughout California’s Riverside
and San Bernardino counties. ICLS has
five branch offices in the two-county region.
The mission of ICLS is to
pursue justice and equality for low income individuals through counsel, advice,
advocacy and community education, treating all with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
· Under the direction of the board of directors, the executive
director is responsible for the overall administration, operation, and
supervision of all phases and aspects of the organization and its projects and programs.
This includes overseeing employees consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and
administrative staff located in the five branch offices located in the
cities/communities of Indio, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and
Riverside.
· Support and work productively with the board of directors in
carrying out its responsibilities of board governance and oversight.
· Ensure the long-term sustainability of ICLS and address the
increasing legal needs of the ICLS low income client community through active leadership
and development of a diversified resource
development program focused on individual gifts, foundation grants, and
government grants and contracts.
· Understand and interpret grant and funder policies, directives
and compliance, and appropriately carry out those policies and directives in
the operation of the program.
· Develop and maintain constructive and positive professional
relationships with organizations and individuals in the general community, the
legal community, the courts, and the judiciary to meet the diverse needs of low
income clients.
· Implement technological innovations that will enhance the
delivery of services which will enable staff to work more effectively and allow
the public better access to legal services.
Qualifications
· A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a
current California bar license or the ability to be licensed in California.
· A minimum of five years of legal experience including working
with and/or representing low income individuals.
· Excellent leadership and strong interpersonal skills,
including a collaborative approach to problem solving and decision-making.
· Leadership experience in community based nonprofit
organizations.
· Management experience at policy making levels including, but
not limited to, non-profit program planning, evaluation, staff supervision,
legal systems development, financial oversight, reporting, and budget
development.
· Experience, expertise, and knowledge in seeking out and
applying for grants and contracts from all sources including local, state, and
federal public and private grants.
Application
Process
Screening of applicants begins immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. If you are interested in this position, please
submit (1) a current resume; (2) a letter fully expressing your interest in the
position, your qualifications, and what you hope to contribute to the
organization and its future; and (3) the names and contact information for
three professional references.
Please submit your materials electronically to execdirectorsearch@icls.org in Microsoft Word, PDF, or
RTF. Materials may also be submitted to
the following address:
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.
Attn: Executive
Director Search
1040 Iowa Ave., Suite 101
Riverside, California 92507-2106
Inland Counties Legal Services is an equal opportunity
employer. Women, minorities and persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ICLS strives to enhance its ability to develop
a diverse staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse
community. All applications are welcomed
and encouraged, and will receive consideration.
