The mission of Equal Justice Works is to create a just society by mobilizing the next generation of lawyers committed to equal justice.

Equal Justice Works is a recognized leader in the public interest law movement. We provide a continuum of opportunity that begins with incoming law school students and extends into later careers in the profession. From advocating for law school programs that instill public service values among students, to creating summer and postgraduate public interest jobs, to addressing the staggering educational debt that blocks lawyers from going into public service, Equal Justice Works inspires and provides opportunities for the legal community to change lives, make careers, and deliver on the promise of justice for all.

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Executive Department

• Deputy Director

Operations Department

• Senior Staff Accountant

Communications Department

• Communications Specialist

Development Department

• Development Manager for Events

Public Interest Law Opportunities
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Law School Advocacy and Outreach
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Equal Justice Works/West
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Training and Leadership Development
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Deputy Director

Equal Justice Works is seeking a Deputy Director who has primary responsibility for all internal functions, processes, and people working to achieve the mission of Equal Justice Works. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a talented management team with ambitious plans to expand the scope and impact of the organization and its programs including:

• The nation’s largest postgraduate legal fellowships programs.
• Working with 200 dues-paying law schools to improve programming that instills public service values among law students.
• The largest national public interest law career fair hosted each year in Washington, D.C.
• Programs that reduce the educational debt burden that prevent many law graduates from pursuing public interest careers.
• A network of program Alumni in leadership positions or working on high visibility issues around the country.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Director supports and is the internal complement to the largely externally-focused function of the Executive Director. A successful Deputy Director facilitates the ability of the Executive Director to focus his/her complete attention toward his/her primary functions (e.g., building the Equal Justice Works’ brand, board relations, relationship- and alliance-building, fundraising, etc.). The Deputy Director has day-to-day management oversight for all departments, including Public Interest Law Opportunities, Law School Advocacy and Outreach, Development, Finance, Communications, Technology, Human Resources, and the West Coast Office. Heads of these departments or representatives of these functions report to the Deputy Director.

The Deputy Director (1) oversees the development of best-in-class programs in fulfillment of the mission; and (2) ensures the efficient and effective delivery of Equal Justice Works’ external programs by:

• contributing thought leadership to the development and improvement of programs;
• determining the feasibility and benefits of programs;
• developing operating plans that achieve strategic and short-term goals;
• aligning human, capital, and intellectual resources to achieve goals;
• harmonizing activities and creating cohesion among functions;
• judiciously allocating finite resources among competing interests;
• continuously innovating and improving processes;
• setting challenging goals and measuring results;
• reinforcing high standards of performance;
• establishing (with the Leadership Team) internal policies and practices, and enforcing them consistently; and
• fostering a collaborative, engaged culture that attracts and motivates top talent.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Genuine interest in and passion for the mission and programs of Equal Justice Works;
• BA/BS in a relevant field required, J.D. or Master’s degree strongly preferred;
• Extensive experience at a senior management level in a complex organization, with broad operational responsibility for disparate operating functions;
• Significant budgeting experience, familiarity with basic accounting principles, human resources practices, and standard office technology and systems;
• Prior nonprofit management experiences a plus;
• Fundraising expertise and /or a legal background a plus;
• Skill in basic process engineering, reporting, and metrics;
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities and achieve results; and
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team and develop talent.

Critical attributes that will define a successful candidate include:

• Drive and discipline to achieve results;
• Independent initiative;
• Pragmatism and common sense;
• Anticipates, plans, and organizes well;
• Decisive, even in ambiguous circumstances or with incomplete information;
• Able to multi-task;
• Sees problems as opportunities;
• Direct and clear communicator;
• Thorough, fair, and rational decision-maker;
• Inquisitive, lifelong learner;
• Polished and confident presenter to audiences; and
• Motivates and inspires colleagues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary will be between $125,000 and $150,000, depending on experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 4 percent employer contribution, and 4 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, résumé and salary requirements via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org or by mail to Deputy Director Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY

A nonprofit organization with a mission focused on developing lawyers committed to public service seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to join its financial team. The NPO is Metro accessible, located in Downtown DC, and has been financially stable and growing for over 20 years.

This nonprofit partners with lawyers and law schools to provide the nation’s leading public interest law fellowship program. We have two offices—one in DC and one in the Bay Area—and our budget has increased from $2 million to over $9 million in the past 10 years. This is a growing and stable organization.

The Senior Staff Accountant will work directly with the leader of the Finance and Accounting Department, and he or she will work with members of various departments within the organization. He or she will reconcile the Federal and private grants given to the NPO to individuals (the NPO is both a grantee and a grantor). Thus, experience in and understanding of nonprofit grants accounting is a must.

Benefits include competitive health, dental, and life insurance coverage, a monthly transportation stipend, loan repayment assistance, three weeks of vacation plus additional sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours, and a solid 403(b) plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• General ledger maintenance, posting transactions & preparing monthly reconciliations for banks and all modules.
• Allocations of monthly occupancy and personnel costs.
• Interacting with staff and management on budget issues, allocations and updates; explain relevant accounting principles to non-finance staff.
• Post, monitor and reconcile all budget transactions.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations between AmeriCorps sites and the organization’s accounting system.
• Monitor the NPO’s grant activity to individual recipients.
• Prepare the budgets for all federal sites and parent company.
• Conduct audit on sites and desk audits for selected sites.
• Close the accounting periods and years.
• Generate monthly financial reports and make adjustments to revenue and expenses.
• Close the fiscal year, reconcile all accounts and prepare annual and federal audit schedules and financial information.
• Post cash and deposit transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Manage the accounts receivable and all of its operations.
• Serve as a liaison to sites and Federal agency.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred
• 4+ years previous experience in general ledger and accounts receivables. 2+ years in grants accounting.
• Superior computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office Excel and accounting databases but Solomon background is preferred.
• Proficiency of Microsoft EXCEL a plus.
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable operations.
• Solid knowledge of the budgeting process.
• Proven record of year end closing and audit preparations.
• Goal-oriented, energetic and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants.
• Organized, accurate and punctual.
• Commitment to the non-profit’s mission and program priorities; nonprofit experience preferred.

TO APPLY

Applicants must send cover letter and résumé to Senior Staff Accountant Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037 or via email: mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist will work with a dynamic staff to develop and execute communications strategies for program and development initiatives. Primary responsibilities entail developing all forms of communications with external audiences, including e-newsletters, website, social media, blogs, PowerPoint presentations, video productions and public and media relations

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree with 2-4 years of related experience in marketing communications, and/or media relations, skilled at and engaged with blogging and online social media sites, managing e-communications, and the interpersonal skills and professional presence to have a positive influence on external audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with communications strategy development for national programs
• Manage the Equal Justice Works blog, including writing and editing blog posts
• Manage the production of weekly e-newsletter from an editorial and technical perspective
• Develop and implement online campaigns that include web, social media, email marketing and multimedia components
• Assist with public relations activities, including writing press releases and media outreach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two – four years experience in new media and communications at a nonprofit or relevant organization
• New media skills, including experience drafting, posting and updating web stories, blog posts and other online content, as well as experience using social networking and other web-based tools
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing and oral communication skills
• Communications and/or media relations experience, including producing media kits, press releases, media advisories, and op-ed pieces, and experience pitching stories to national media
• Natural team player with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Experience with web content management systems, as well as organizing and writing web content. Experience writing HTML and CSS code highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, communications, marketing or public relations preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 4 percent employer contribution, and 2 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, résumé and salary requirements via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org or by mail to Communications Specialist Search, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037. Résumés will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Development Manager for Events

Equal Justice Works is seeking a Development Manager to manage the logistics, fundraising and budgets associated with five or more regional events and one national event, in conjunction with events assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate fundraising and logistics of five regional events and an annual dinner, raising approximately $2M annually.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit current donors and new prospects.
• Support and manage work of event fundraising volunteers and board members.
• Assist with selecting various event honorees.
• Manage schedule of event related mailings and phone calls, including invitations, sponsor solicitations, and stewardship letters.
• Produce copy for and coordinate production of event related materials with communications department, including program books, invitations and advertisements.
• Maintain detailed records for donors and prospects in fundraising database.
• Developing an annual budget and work plans for each event.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post graduate degree and three (3) years relevant work experience, or Bachelor's degree and five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience working with corporate sponsorship.
• Ability to work with a broad range of people including major donors, board members, senior staff and program participants.
• Fundraising, event planning, and fundraising database management experience a must.
• Experience with negotiating and managing various event vendors such as hotels, travel agents, food services, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with donor management/fundraising software (such as FR100 or Raiser’s Edge) required.
• Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks with attention to detail in a team setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work or social justice issues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, health insurance coverage, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan, two weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

TO APPLY

Applicants must send cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements in order to be considered to Development Manager for Events Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or email us at mail@equaljusticeworks.org. Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer. Résumés will be reviewed and considered as they are received. No phone calls please.

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Equal Justice Works NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Equal Justice Works (formerly known as NAPIL) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental handicap, matriculation, or political affiliation.