President & Chief Executive Officer
Company: Public Counsel
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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CounselPrivate and Confidential 2 of 5Our ClientPublic Counsel is a
nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil
rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying
the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy.
Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our
staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services,
promote healthy and resilient communities through education and
outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust
systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los
Angeles.Public Counsel operates eight legal projects: Children's
Rights, Community Development, Consumer Rights &Economic
Justice, Homelessness Prevention, Immigrants' Rights, Veterans'
Rights, the Audrey Irmas Project for Women & Girls' Rights, and our
impact litigation project, Opportunity Under Law.Public Counsel
envisions an equitable society where all people thrive, with
systems and laws delivering the promise of justice to all. Founded
in 1970, its diverse team of attorneys, paralegals, social workers,
and organizers work in collaboration with thousands of pro bono
attorneys and law student volunteers to deliver holistic legal
services to low income communities and advocate for systems
change.Public Counsel has a full-time staff of over 150. It is
committed to building a diverse staff and encourage applications
from people of color, people with disabilities, and people of all
gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities.The RoleThe
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the principal
champion of Public Counsel's mission, responsible for growing and
guiding a dynamic organization serving marginalized communities and
advancing racial and social justice in Los Angeles and beyond. This
next leader will align legal advocacy with durable grassroots
movements to build power, change unjust laws, and achieve lasting
results. The CEO will have the expertise and skill to elevate an
organization focused on both impact litigation and direct legal
services, amidst a rapidly evolving legal, social, and political
landscape.This individual will lead the critical work of Public
Counsel going forward, including:--- Galvanizing a diverse and
multi-faceted law firm while ensuring that its key strategic,
programmatic, legal, and fiscal priorities remain the primary focus
of management and staff.--- Meeting the challenges and
opportunities facing disadvantaged individuals and underserved
communities in the legal system, while tackling issues of access to
justice, racial equity, and social well-being.--- Engaging the
organization's existing donors and vigorously pursuing new sources
of revenue through fundraising and community engagement.---
Providing accessible legal services for the people the organization
is meant to serve, both within the Los Angeles community and
nationally.--- Evaluating the priorities and projects of Public
Counsel to drive the organization's vision and mission forward in
line with its 2023-2028 strategic plan.--- Partnering and
proactively communicating with the Executive Committee and the full
Board of Directors regarding key matters pertaining to the
organization.Specific duties of the President and Chief Executive
Officer include:Fundraising and Brand Enhancement--- Take proactive
measures to identify and cultivate new sources of funding.--- Align
Public Counsel's mission with impact, inspiring existing and new
donors by demonstrating how their contributions drive goals and
address concerns.--- Leverage the internal development team to
establish and maintain personal relationships with key donors in
order to encourage ongoing and increased support; continue building
a constituency that extends beyond the current donor base,
including foundation, corporate, and individual donors
(particularly major donors); explore and establish strategic
partnerships to support development. Position SpecificationRef:
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Confidential 3 of 5--- Enhance the public profile and brand of
Public Counsel through public appearances, personal communications,
and community engagement.--- Serve as a spokesperson to the
organization's stakeholders, the media, the public, government
officials, and civic groups.--- Maintain and enhance collaborative
efforts with partner organizations and legal services providers.---
Be a purposeful and effective advocate for Public Counsel and its
mission at all times.--- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and
forethought when making decisions and act in a transparent and
consistent manner while always prioritizing what is best for the
organization.--- Ensure the financial stability and integrity of
Public Counsel through responsible budgeting, planning,
fundraising, and stewardship.--- Work with the Executive Committee
and Board to evaluate its structure and processes, and ensure the
organization embodies its commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility.Vision & Impact--- Oversee legal and
programmatic strategies in collaboration with the Board and staff
to ensure that Public Counsel is fulfilling its mission;
proactively craft and implement strategies that work toward its
vision of an equitable society where all people thrive, delivering
the promise of justice to all.--- Center the organization's mission
and vision in all internal and external engagements.--- Exercise an
entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative
ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries
within the industry.--- Create a strategic leadership vision,
prioritize efforts, and build, organize, and manage Public Counsel
to realize that vision.Candidate ProfileIn terms of the performance
and personal competencies required for the position, we would
highlight the following:--- Passion for Public Counsel's Mission
and Vision: Ability to motivate others through a passion for the
work of Public Counsel. Belief in the importance of providing legal
services to individuals and groups as they navigate the legal
system, and in Public Counsel's commitment to advancing social
justice and well-being through policy advocacy and impact
litigation.--- Strong Legal Leadership: A JD and demonstrated
leadership experience at a nonprofit, social justice, or
litigation-focused organization; an academic entity such as a
college, university, research institute, or law school; a law firm
or corporate law department; or other related entity.--- Strategic
Advocacy: Ability to contribute to the formulation of key legal
priorities, along with a strong conceptual and strategic analytical
capacity. Possess the skills to provide excellent legal advice and
effectively identify alternatives or options in planning and
decision-making.--- Effective People Leadership: Ability to lead
and inspire a diverse and unionized workforce. Ability to attract
and recruit top talent, motivate and celebrate the team, delegate
effectively, and evaluate performance.Widely viewed as a strong
developer of others.--- Community Advocacy and Client Service:
Creates a sense of meaning for the team and engages others with the
greater purpose of the organization as a whole. Effective presence
and gravitas, with lived and professional experience to tell Public
Counsel's story authentically to key stakeholders and the
public.Accountable to clients, centering on their needs, goals, and
personal expertise in providing trauma-informed legal
representation and services.--- Stakeholder Partnership: Background
of building working relationships with key stakeholders and
communicating to various audiences, including a Board of Directors,
clients, community partners, and donors.--- Emotional intelligence
and Cultural Competency: Curious, self-aware, cognizant of bias,
empathetic, patient, willing to listen, humble, and having a growth
and open mindset. Position SpecificationRef: President and Chief
Executive OfficerPublic CounselPrivate and Confidential 4 of 5---
Financial Acumen: Understands the connection of the finances and
programs, and recognizes tradeoffs.Ability to think creatively
about how to expand Public Counsel's base of donors.Job Type and
Benefits Full-Time, Exempt Position--- Non-Bargaining--- Salary
range is $275,000 - $300,000 and commensurate with abilities and
experience --- Public Counsel offers a competitive benefits package
including:--' Medical, dental, and vision coverage with both HMO
and PPO options--' The option to enroll in a Flexible Spending
Account--' A 403(b) retirement plan with elective contribution and
a discretionary employer contribution after a year of employment--'
Employer-paid life insurance and disability plans--- Generous paid
time off and compensatory time up to 60 hours per calendar year ---
On-site parking or public transportation reimbursement
availableContactRussell Reynolds Associates (RRA) has been
exclusively retained for this search. Given the need for
confidentiality throughout this process, all prospective candidates
(including interested internal candidates) are invited to apply
directly by sending their resume and detailed cover letter to
PublicCounsel_CEO@russellreynolds.com. Public Counsel values lived
experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of
settings. Please discuss such experiences in your cover letter,
especially if they are not reflected in your resume.Public Counsel
Vaccination Policy and Covid-19 ProtocolsPublic Counsel requires
vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, including new
hires. Pursuant to federal and state laws, Public Counsel will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with
disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so
would pose an undue hardship.Public Counsel is generally
office-based, but remote work has been permitted during the
pandemic. All employees with Public Counsel are required to work in
the office at least one day per week, at the discretion of the head
of department. This policy is subject to redesign by leadership.
Public Counsel will work in a manner consistent with public health
and local and state emergency orders.Public Counsel EEO
PolicyPublic Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not
discriminate against employees or prospective employees on the
basis of union membership or activity, race, religious creed,
religious observance, ethnicity, color, gender, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information or predisposition, military service, military and
veteran status, pregnancy, child birth and related medical
conditions, marital and family status, national origin, ancestry,
age, medical conditions as defined by state or federal law, or
disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. All qualified
applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner
consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance
Initiative for Hiring. The leadership team is dedicated to this
policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,
transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities,
discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.
Position SpecificationRef: President and Chief Executive
OfficerPublic CounselPrivate and Confidential 5 of 5Russell
Reynolds AssociatesSuite 4200trevor.hooper@russellreynolds.com
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