Associate Vice President, Economic Justice

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

. Lead Bet Tzedek’s Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners advocacy priority .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise and leadership in advocacy for small businesses, low-wage workers, and taxpayers, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proven ability to manage teams, oversee grant compliance, and develop impactful legal services and policy initiatives.

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California State Bar MembershipLegal ExperienceManagement and MentorshipGrant ComplianceDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Legal Services OversightImpact LitigationPolicy AdvocacyBudget DevelopmentData Collection StrategiesProgram DesignGrant ApplicationsDirect RepresentationPro Bono ProgrammingCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Management StyleEmotional IntelligenceConflict ResolutionOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit SectorLegal ServicesTrauma-Informed AdvocacyCommunity StakeholdersFiscal Stability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Bet Tzedek’s Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners advocacy priority
Set and meet portfolio mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals with the CEO and Vice President of Legal Programs
Oversee legal services, litigation, policy advocacy, and fund development for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Employment Rights Program, and Small Business Development Program
Collaborate with Impact Advocacy staff on impact litigation and policy advocacy initiatives
Ensure a “pro bono first” service delivery perspective with the Pro Bono Department
Collaborate with External Affairs and Finance on fiscal stability and growth
Work with the Vice President of Compliance on program compliance requirements
Lead cross-program information sharing, collaboration, and training
Develop and oversee data collection strategies to measure client and community impact
Develop and oversee direct services advocacy strategies with Directing Attorneys
Identify, evaluate, develop, and oversee impact litigation and policy advocacy opportunities at local, state, and national levels
Lead program design for new projects, including pro bono programming
Provide vision and support to Directing Attorneys and staff delivering direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy
Directly supervise Directing Attorneys through check-ins, leadership development, feedback, and staff well-being practices
Engage external partners, community stakeholders, and media to pursue strategic goals
Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, mentorship, training, and growth opportunities
Collaborate on agency-wide policies, initiatives, diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices
Collaborate with community partners, legal service providers, social service agencies, and governmental agencies
Recruit pro bono attorneys and provide media comment on relevant public issues
Maintain existing grant funding and seek new funding sources
Provide program data and narratives for funding applications
Oversee grant compliance, including applications, program design, tracking, and reporting
Oversee budget development and manage program budgets with Finance teams and Directing Attorneys
Approve invoices and check requests, review outside legal services contracts, and implement internal program controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active member of California State Bar in good standing (required)
At least 10 years of legal experience preferred
Significant management and mentorship experience with large and varied teams in the non-profit and legal services sector, including budgeting and grant compliance, strongly preferred
Significant leadership experience and vision for, as well as demonstrated commitment to, advancing justice for small businesses, low-wage workers, and taxpayers strongly preferred
Significant leadership experience working in coalition with external partners and community stakeholders strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and communities served
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed legal advocacy
Ability to work cooperatively across teams, levels, and functions and navigate difficult conversations and address conflict effectively (required)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with preference for experience communicating with the press (required)
Excellent interpersonal, management, and organizational skills (required)
Collaborative, transparent, flexible, and compassionate management style (required)
High emotional intelligence and cultural competency, including curiosity, self-awareness, awareness of bias, empathy, patience, willingness to listen, and a growth and open mindset (required)
Must be located in the Southern California region and able to commute if needed
Submit a letter of interest and resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 21 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 vacation days, depending on years with agency
Up to 45 sick days annually
Personal and floating holidays
Compensatory time for exempt employees
Various paid leaves
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for employees and dependents
Office visit co-pay reimbursement for HMO enrollees
Life/accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Voluntary employee-contributed life/AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, and pet insurance
Employer-contributed profit-sharing plan
Employee-contributed 403(b) plan
Healthcare and childcare flexible spending accounts
Commuter transit and/or parking benefits
Hybrid/remote workplace designation