Director of Justice Programs, Alliance for Justice , Washington, DC

[alli...@afj.org]

 

 

Alliance for Justice is seeking a Director of Justice Programs.  The Director of Justice Programs is a senior staff member who will be responsible for managing research and developing and implementing strategy to achieve AFJ’s justice policy initiatives.   The Director of Justice position reports to the executive vice president.

 

Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 100 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy.  For 30 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of progressive interests, including environmental, consumer, civil and women’s rights, children’s, senior citizens’ and other groups.  Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

The Director of Justice Programs is expected to be a national authority on the broad range of legal policy issues handled by AFJ.  The person serving in this position will:

 

• Direct AFJ’s advocacy related to justice including judicial selection, access to justice, the Supreme Court, and fair courts;
• Review and edit all substantive work of the justice programs including reports, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets, talking points, testimony and comments regarding policy, and statutory language.
• Speak at legal and policy conferences, serve as a media surrogate on behalf of AFJ, and brief academics, congressional staff, AFJ’s Board of Directors, member organizations and other audiences.
• Represent AFJ to other organizations as part of coalitions on justice issues.
• Manage a staff of legal researchers and lobbyists.
• Meet and develop relationships with key policy makers, including Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff and other administration officials, and federal agencies (Director’s responsibilities will not require registering as lobbyist);
• Oversee the production of substantive materials for grassroots education, media, legal advisory committees and other audiences for AFJ justice programs and campaigns. 
• Secure funding for AFJ justice programs in cooperation with development and executive teams.
• Report on program priorities and accomplishments as needed. 
• Participate in senior staff meetings and decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

• J.D. and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in legal policy or advocacy work;
• Exceptional analytical, writing and speaking skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest and civil rights law;
• Hill experience desired;
• Ability to work quickly under pressure, with shifting deadlines and priorities;
• Some travel and long hours required;
• Ability to inspire, lead a team, work collegially with others; and
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

 

Compensation:

 

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Application:

 

AFJ is an equal opportunity employer. All interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to alli...@afj.org with the subject line Director of Justice Programs.  Or mail the documents to Alliance for Justice, attention Director of Justice Programs Search, 11 Dupont Circle NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20036.