Strategic Leadership Position: Deputy Executive Director

6 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW Full time

Job Overview

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks a visionary and experienced Deputy Executive Director to partner with the President and Executive Director in leading, managing, and executing its programmatic agenda.

This role requires a deep understanding of litigation, policy, and advocacy work, as well as experience building consensus and empowering others. The successful candidate will oversee the Program side of the organization, develop and implement standards for review and approval processes, and guide the completion and implementation of program-related components of the strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the Program side of the organization
  • Provide strategy and vision for the work that translate into programmatic priorities
  • Develop and implement standards for the review and approval process for litigation, policy, and other advocacy and programs
  • Guide the completion and implementation of program-related components of the organization's evolving strategic plan
  • Help to strengthen the managerial capacity on the program side of the house
  • Be a thought partner with the President and Executive Director
  • Leverage the 200-member Advisory Board of Directors to assist with program priorities

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A demonstrated and abiding dedication to racial justice and civil rights work
  • A track record of notable accomplishment in one or more areas of advocacy and organizational management skills
  • A deep understanding of litigation, policy, and advocacy work and how they feed into each other to create change
  • Experience with complex civil and civil rights litigation, preferably in more than one subject matter area
  • Sophisticated understanding of political dynamics and opportunities for action from a non-partisan platform
  • Demonstrated experience building consensus and empowering others
  • An experienced leader and manager able to drive change and collaboration
  • Demonstrated experience working with and for communities of color and/or low-income communities

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is $275,000 - $300,000 per year. The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and an employer-paid monthly cell phone stipend.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace and strongly encourages candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.



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