Legal Director

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Legal Director, Housing and Consumer Justice Program
The candidate will devise strategic advocacy campaigns using the variety of tools employed by LAJC’s programs, including impact litigation and individual representation, organizing, policy advocacy, and community education and technical assistance. Create and set the agenda for the program, including annual planning and identifying priorities for both individual representation and campaign work. Mentor and directly supervise staff, including attorneys, organizers, interns/fellows and volunteers. Build relationships with directly impacted community members, members of the bench and bar, agency heads and elected officials. Assist with development and fundraising efforts as needed. Work in coalition with other legal, non-profit and community-based advocacy organizations. Serve as a member of LAJC’s management team, which advises senior leadership in setting organizational priorities for all programmatic work and providing stewardship of organizational resources. Minimum 5 years’ membership in any state bar; if not admitted in Virginia, must be eligible to waive in or to sit for the Virginia Bar. (Note, the Virginia Supreme Court will be considering a rule change that would make it easier for legal aid employees licensed in other states to waive into the Virginia Bar.). Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) partnering with and advocating in low-wealth communities and communities of color. Sincere and demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and justice. Familiarity with housing and consumer issues (from work or lived experience). Ability to work and communicate effectively across lines of identity and difference. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. Strong oral advocacy, research and writing skills. Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend events, as well as occasional travel. Systemic litigation experience. Experience with policy advocacy, particularly at the local level. Experience supporting the development and execution of campaigns and/or community or movement lawyering, grassroots organizing, and coalition building. Familiarity with tenant organizing. Experience or familiarity with working with community organizers. Prior advocacy experience (work or lived) using an explicit race equity lens. Prior supervisory experience (in official capacity as supervisor or substantially similar work without official title). Flexibility and adaptive approach.

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