EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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California Appellate Project in San Francisco (CAP-SF) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and self-driven Executive Director to lead our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
•    Provide visionary leadership and oversight of all aspects of CAP, including personnel, finances, programs, facilities, and strategic growth
•    Build strong relationships with key stakeholders like the courts, legal community, funders, policymakers, and media
•    Direct policy initiatives, litigation strategies, budgets, and resource allocation
•    Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a diverse staff of attorneys and legal professionals
•    Expand CAP's visibility and impact through external relations, partnerships, and development

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
•    Office Oversight:  Ultimate responsibility for personnel, finances, programs, and the office environment.
•    Board Liaison:  Primary point of contact with CAP Board of Directors.
•    Committee Leadership:   Chair Legal Management Committee and Administrative Committee meetings.
•    Contract Negotiations:  Represent CAP-SF in contract negotiations and policy meetings with the California Supreme Court and AOC.
•    Strategic Planning:  Prepare panel attorney evaluations, suggest case/panel attorney pairings, and provide technical assistance to the judiciary.
•    External Relations:  Interface with other project administrators, legal organizations, and media.
•    Caseload Management:  Maintain a small caseload of assistance cases.
•    Policy Advocacy: Comment on proposed rules of court and legislation

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  
•    JD and California bar admission required 
•    10+ years in legal services, with prior management experience
•    Extensive criminal law, appellate, and death penalty experience
•    Passion for advancing social justice and protecting constitutional rights
•    Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving abilities  
•    Persuasive public presence and ability to inspire confidence among stakeholders
•    Experience overseeing complex budgets and operations

BENEFITS
•    Generous employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, ltd, and retirement plan

TO APPLY
Send us a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references. To find out more about our organization go to the capsf.org website at https://www.capsf.org/public/about.aspx. To apply for the position, go to https://capsf.bamboohr.com/careers/31. General correspondence about this position may be addressed to our Selection Committee at: hiring@capsf.org.

Company info

California Appellate Project
Website : http://www.capsf.org