Interim Directing Attorney – Small Business Development

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

. Provide strategic direction for Small Business Development Program growth .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic program development and community engagement, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proficient in legal services, project management, and bilingual communication in Spanish and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California State Bar MembershipProject Management ExperienceBilingual Communication (Spanish and English)Volunteer EngagementCommunity Economic Development

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Hard Skills

Legal ServicesGrant WritingProposal DraftingQuality ControlOutreach TrainingSupervisionCommunity LeadershipBusiness-Related Legal Issues

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationCommitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Small Business DevelopmentPro Bono EngagementLow-Income Tax ClinicPhilanthropic SupportCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic direction for Small Business Development Program growth
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise administrative support, outreach specialists, and staff attorneys
Conduct outreach and know-your-rights trainings in low-income and immigrant communities
Communicate with community organizations, government agencies, and print, digital, and broadcast media
Train, mentor, and place matters with pro bono attorneys
Recruit law students and lawyers for the in-house Small Business volunteer team
Attract philanthropic support, including drafting proposals, attending site visits, tracking deliverables, and drafting grant applications and reports
Collaborate with management to set and implement strategic priorities, ensure quality control, and provide team and community leadership
Supervise the Low-Income Tax Clinic

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing (required)
Minimum 5 years of practice experience in project management, legal services, volunteer engagement, or community economic development (highly desired)
Ease with oral and written communication in both Spanish and English (highly desired)
Demonstrated commitment to Bet Tzedek’s mission to provide free legal services to those who need them most (required)
Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties (required)
Familiarity with business-related legal issues (preferred)
Candidates must be located in the Southern California region and able to commute if needed
Submit a letter of interest and resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote workplace designation
At the discretion of the immediate supervisor, may be permitted to work remotely or work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations