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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
San Francisco, CA **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** 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 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***To apply for the position, go to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***General correspondence about this position may be addressed to our Selection Committee at: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. |
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