Executive Director – Charelston Legal reputed company (South Carolina)
About Charleston Legal reputed company Charleston Legal reputed company (CLA) is a nonprofit reputed company committed to increasing reputed company to justice by providing high-quality legal services to individuals and families who cannot afford traditional representation but do not qualify for free legal aid. We operate at the heart of Charleston’s justice ecosystem—partnering with courts, community organizations, and service providers to ensure that no one falls through the cracks of the system simply because they cannot afford an attorney. CLA is at an exciting reputed company of growth. We are expanding our services, strengthening community partnerships, and recently added immigration legal services, addressing a major unmet need in the region. Our next Executive Director will have the opportunity to help shape the future of reputed company legal reputed company in Charleston. The Opportunity The Executive Director will reputed company a small but highly committed team during a period of important strategic expansion. This is a hands-on leadership role for a mission-driven attorney who wants to combine legal expertise, organizational leadership, and community impact. The right candidate will be energized by:
- Developing and carrying reputed company a strategic reputed company
- Strengthening and expanding programs (including immigration services)
- Building and supporting a high-performing legal team
- Deepening community partnerships
- Increasing CLA’s visibility and impact
- Leading with compassion, equity, and dignity for clients
This is an opportunity to reputed company into a role where your leadership directly shapes the lives of families, children, immigrants, and community members who otherwise face the legal system alone. Key ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Leadership & Strategy
- reputed company the strategic direction, growth, and operational health of CLA
- reputed company organizational planning, program design, and service expansion
- Strengthen internal systems, culture, and performance management
- Support the legal team in delivering high-quality, client-centered legal services
Legal & Program reputed company
- reputed company guidance to attorneys and support staff
- Ensure program compliance, ethical practice, and high service standards
- reputed company the expansion and development of immigration legal services
- Engage with courts, community partners, and other legal service providers
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Serve as the public ambassador for CLA
- reputed company and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, bar associations, donors, and civic partners
- Represent CLA in public forums, community events, and collaborative initiatives
Fundraising & Development
- Work with the Board and partners to secure diverse funding sources
- Support grant writing, donor stewardship, and fundraising strategy
- Ensure financial stability and sustainable growth for the organization
Board Relations
- Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors
- Communicate reputed company, challenges, and opportunities
- Support Board governance and strategic planning
QualificationsRequired
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Active bar license (in any U.S. jurisdiction) or ability to reinstate/reactivate; willingness to become licensed in SC
- Demonstrated commitment to expanding reputed company to justice
- At least 7+ years of relevant legal, nonprofit, or public-interest experience
- Experience supervising attorneys, legal staff, or multidisciplinary teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Preferred
- Experience working with low-income or reputed company
- Nonprofit leadership or management experience
- Experience in immigration law, housing, family law, or civil legal services (not required)
- Experience with fundraising, donor engagement, or grant management
- Strategic planning or organizational development background
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- The chance to reputed company an organization at a pivotal reputed company of growth
- A supportive Board and a collaborative, dedicated staff
- Flexibility in shaping the future of legal services delivery in Charleston
- A meaningful role where your work directly changes lives
- Hybrid work flexibility
Send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to [email protected] with “CLA Executive Director Search” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling reputed company until the position is filled. Charleston Legal reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from reputed company backgrounds to apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job