Managing Attorney

Job Description
As the Managing Attorney, you will oversee transformative projects like Beyond Guilt, which supports incarcerated individuals who have been over-sentenced, and Second Chance, which provides crucial legal services to reduce reentry barriers, including clinics focused on criminal record sealing and expungement for people who qualify. You will coordinate client services, actively participate in organizational efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of client services and operations, collaborate in development and fundraising efforts, and foster relationships with key stakeholders including the private bar, community organizations, public officials, and funders. In addition, the Managing Attorneywill:
Collaborate with the CEO in setting OJPC broad strategies, objectives, and metrics.
Oversee the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
Manage the legal program, including hiring, training, professional development, and supervising attorneys.
Plan, assign and direct work;
appraise performance;
address complaints and resolve employee problems.
Coordinate with CEO, Litigation Director and project directors on litigation opportunities and strategies.
Develop pro-bono opportunities and engage in community education and outreach.
Partner with the Policy Director on reform efforts and partnerships.
Serve as the summer intern coordinator, including recruitment and orientation.
Provide direct representation and limited legal advice to OJPC clients.
Participate in development and fundraising initiatives including participation in donor cultivation and fundraising efforts.
Work with the Director of Finance and Administration on HR issues.
Participate in board meetings and committee work.
Assist in marketing plan development and implementation.