Director

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Director
The candidate will develop and implement an annual program litigation work plan. Ensure the Agency is in compliance with the Legal Services Corporation Act and regulations, the Code of Professional Responsibility, and other contractual requirements. Represent individual clients in their claims of this state and courts of the United States. Representation includes that process of consultation, counseling, advice and formal representation that commences upon the initial contact with an applicant for services and terminates upon the release or withdrawal, client, or final adjudication of clients claims. Manage caseload, identify those practices and/or laws which adversely affect the rights or diminish the benefits of the client community and through affirmative action, to eliminate or modify those practices or laws. Analyze complex issues and problems, and implement appropriate action in a variety of forums to resolve such issues and problems. Develop a staff training protocol, identify training opportunities, and coordinate access to and approval of training activities. Ensure compliance with grant assurances, standards and contracts. Educate clients about their rights, community services available to them, laws, regulations and standards. Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Must be willing to learn the essential functions of the Director of Contracts position. Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management or related field. Juris Doctor from an accredited institution preferred. Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures. Understanding of corporate compliance, quality, performance improvement and risk management helpful. Must be willing to travel within all ten counties if the region (and at times out of region) are required.

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