ICLS is immediately seeking a Deputy Director of Litigation to manage and support litigation. The Deputy Director of Litigation will lead an exceptional team of legal advocates in providing legal assistance to qualified low-income persons in civil litigation in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Deputy Director will provide guidance and support to the Practice Group Directors and their teams. The Director of Litigation will regularly meet and consult with the Director of Operations, Director of Community Engagement and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the litigation teams are meeting all compliance requirements and receiving the support from ICLS to meet the demands of their programs. The Director will work with the Practice Group Directors to identify systemic and impact litigation in both counties and that ICLS clients are receiving holistic legal services to resolve their economic, housing and protection needs. As an integral part of the senior executive team, this position will support and guide staff to ensure that ICLS operates in an efficient and productive manner. This position will develop new policies and procedures to ensure ICLS functions in conformity with all the State, Federal, Grantor requirements and legislative mandates. In addition, this position will be critical in ensuring ICLS implements the goals and priorities of the 5-year strategic plan. This position, along with the related Deputy Director positions may be appointed on a temporary basis to cover Executive Director absences.
