3 Executive jobs

General Information: The  Public Defense Services Commission  (PDSC) is seeking an Executive Director for the State of Oregon’s Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS).    As guardian of the legal rights and interests of public defense clients and the public’s interest in equal justice and due process of law, PDSC is looking for a leader to champion the effective delivery of public defense services in our state.   OPDS is responsible for providing funding and oversight for the defense of criminal and juvenile cases at all stages, for providing counsel for parents and children in dependency cases, and for patients in civil commitment cases. We seek a leader who demonstrates both a deep understanding of the critical role of public defense in upholding the highest ideals of justice as well as the ability to turn those ideals into systems that serve the public with integrity and efficiency.  The ideal candidate will approach their work by balancing their passion for...

The State Bar of California is seeking a collaborative, visionary, culturally sensitive, and politically astute legal professional to become the State Bar’s Chief Trial Counsel (CTC). The CTC is the top prosecutor for the State Bar’s attorney discipline system. The CTC is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is subject to confirmation by the State Senate for a term of four years and may be reappointed for additional four-year terms. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and visionary; capable of envisioning and implementing a better future state. Strong management skills of a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce will be valued. Qualified candidates for this position will bring significant, progressively responsible experience in the practice of law. The position requires a minimum of five years of legal experience; however, a minimum of ten years is strongly preferred including substantial trial experience and a broad base of legal knowledge. In addition, a minimum...

Application Deadline: August 6, 2021   The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a Deputy Director (DD). The Deputy Director plays a key role in shaping the vision of the organization’s work and increasing the effectiveness of ACLU-WA operations. As a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will be focused on creating and supervising an outstanding HR, IT and Operations team that supports the entire organization through collaborative leadership and strategic and efficient workflow. The DD will ensure that resources — both financial and human — are deployed in ways that help further cross-team collaboration and achieve organization-wide goals. The DD will report to the Executive Director, assisting the ED with the internal, day-to-day management of the organization and will serve on the Leadership Team.    *Please note: the ACLU-WA is closely following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Currently we are...