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Director of Legal Services

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 1, 2026
    Education:
    J.D. Required
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    Up to USD $150,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Legal Assistance, Volunteering, Women

    Description

    For financially vulnerable families in crisis, LevittQuinn Family Law Center is a trusted lifeline—providing timely, accessible, and innovative family law services that protect children and stabilize households. We are searching for a creative and innovative leader to support, deepen, and expand the critical work of our attorneys, advocates, and volunteers.

    The Director of Legal Services is a key member of the executive team. Essential duties include:

    • Oversees the legal work at LevittQuinn, including direct supervision of the staff attorneys, fellows, and support staff;
    • Lead on hiring, training, mentoring, and inspiring the legal team;
    • Oversees and manages contracts as appropriate;
    • Collaborates with the Executive Director on resource and partner development activities, including events and grant writing and reporting as needed;
    • Oversees the volunteer and pro bono placement program;
    • Manages existing projects and programs while directing the development of new projects and collaborations that advance LevittQuinn's mission and vision;
    • Leads continuous quality control oversight and improvement to ensure staff and volunteers provide competent, responsive, and meaningful legal services;
    • Maintains and cultivates strong working relationships with other legal services programs, community partners, LevittQuinn's Board of Directors, media outlets, and other stakeholders.

    Qualifications:

    • Active member in good standing with the California State Bar with a minimum of 7 years of direct legal experience that includes family law litigation. Management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
    • Strong project management, time management, and problem-solving
    • skills;
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
    • Demonstrated collaborative work style and ability to thrive in a small high-volume
    • office;
    • Strong technology and software skills, including Microsoft 365 and Adobe. Experience using Clio

    and Essential Forms is a plus.

    • Detail-oriented, self-motivated person with a strong work ethic who is committed to their own and their team's professional growth and leadership development.

    Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position.$115,500 to $150,000per year depending on experience. Generous benefits package.

    Applications: Send 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and 3)

    three (3) professional references who have direct knowledge of your qualifications to our Hiring Committee at Management@levittquinn.org. Write “Director of Legal Services” in the subject line of your email.

    Benefits

    Generous benefits package.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles, CA
    Associated Location
    Los Angeles, CA, USA

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