Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) Director

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, flexibility, and good humor.
• Excellent legal, organizational, and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, calm demeanor even under pressure, strong work ethic, resourceful, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Decisive, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a positive team environment and support staff morale and resilience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent program evaluation and project management skills.
• Ability to make financial projections.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• J.D. or L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar, or ability to obtain admission.
• Minimum seven (7) years of attorney experience.
• 7+ years of experience, preferably in cancer rights, disability rights, or civil rights practice.
• 5+ years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• 3+ years of project/program management experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The anticipated salary for this position is $110,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits offered include:

• Employee medical insurance HMO or PPO plan 100% employer-paid.
• Employee dental and vision insurance 100% employer-paid.
• Employee life & long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid.
• Vacation Days: 15 days per year, 20 days per year beginning the 3rd year of employment, accrued every pay period.
• Health & Wellness (sick) leave: 12 days per year.
• 15 days paid holidays, including Winter Break the last week of the year.
• Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships).

Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.

TO APPLY

Location: Hybrid/Remote (Local Los Angeles, CA)
FLSA: Exempt
Type: Full-time

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.

Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Submit your complete application to Anabel Prudencio, Director of Administration at [email protected] and include “CLRC Director” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will receive a response.

Introductory period: A six-month introductory period will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DRLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

DRLC strives for a diverse workplace. Persons with disabilities or from other historically underrepresented or disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We believe that a diversity of experiences, opinions, and backgrounds is fundamental to achieving our mission.