Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

The Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation (“Director”) is responsible for overseeing the design and operation of effective legal technology and administrative systems to support Earthjustice’s various legal programs. The position works closely with Information Technology (“IT”) leadership to develop and implement the General Counsel’s (“GC’s”) and legal teams’ legal technology strategy.

The Director acts as an innovative leader, can get things done, continually improves processes, and stays up to date on legal technology and legal innovation opportunities to help support IT’s work towards overall systems improvement. The Director may attend relevant industry conferences and travel to meet with teams as necessary and appropriate from time-to-time.

This position is also responsible for supporting GC staff in compliance and risk management responsibilities. This position is supervisory, overseeing a team of skilled professionals, and reports to the General Counsel.

The Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours / week) schedule and may work hybrid or remote. For hybrid arrangements, the preferred location is San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C.; however, other Earthjustice office locations will be considered.

What You’ll Do

Management (15%)

• Collaborate with organizational leadership to align operational strategies for program teams with organizational goals and improve legal systems innovation to support Earthjustice legal programs, to enhance efficiency of workflows and to strengthen compliance.
• Oversee the team’s budgeting, administrative, and people management function; provide assistance with strategy and operational processes within the General Counsel’s Office; and develop and implement internal guidelines, templates and workflows that meet organizational policies and standards; Manage vendor relationships and external service providers.
• Uphold Earthjustice’s mission and values by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, providing clear direction and prompt feedback, and promoting a culture of learning for all team members.

Strategic Planning & Budgeting (20%)

Conflicts, Ethical Walls, and Organization Wide Timekeeping Compliance (30%)

Matter Management, Intelligence, and System Management (30%)

Ongoing Learning (5%)

Please note that the percentage breakdowns and duties described above capture the general nature and level of work for this role. Other duties may be assigned as needed / as part of the job requirements.

What You’ll Bring

Physical Requirements

This role may require the ability to :

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA is $177,800 – $197,500.

The annual salary range in Washington, D.C. is $168,900 - $187,700.

Remote location annual salary range will depend on specific location ($151,100 - $197,500).

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications submitted by January 12th, 2025 will be given priority, and applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https : / / earthjustice.org / about / jobs / hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.

Please Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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