Overview
The Director of Programs (“Director”) at The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) plays a leadership role in the CBF’s efforts to improve access to legal help for people in need and make the courts and legal system more fair, equitable, and effective for all. The Director reports to the CBF’s Chief Grants & Operations Officer.
The Director must be a licensed attorney and must demonstrate a strong commitment to the CBF’s mission. This individual must be a strong leader and excellent communicator with the ability to engage and work well with staff, partners, and various other stakeholders of the CBF, including the legal aid community; the larger legal community; judges and court staff; other community partners and organizations; and the general public.
The CBF, a nonprofit organization, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance with no premiums or deductible. The CBF is an equal opportunity employer. The starting salary range for the Director is from $85,000 to $95,000, depending upon experience. This position is exempt.
About The Chicago Bar Foundation
The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF), the charitable arm of the Chicago Bar Association, brings the legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need and make the legal system more fair, equitable, and effective for everyone. The CBF’s mission recognizes that taking a leadership role to ensure equal access to justice is our legal profession’s common cause, and that we can make a distinct impact in advancing that cause by the legal community coming together through the CBF.
As the charitable arm of The Chicago Bar Association, the CBF’s work is made possible by the generous contributions of thousands of dedicated individuals, more than 200 law firms and corporations, and many other committed partners. Thanks to that strong support, the CBF awards several million dollars in grants each year and continues to play a lead role in a number of innovative access to justice initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Critical Competencies:
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Grants & Operations Officer, the Director will be responsible for the following:
Program Management (65%)
Compliance (15%)
For CCLAHD and other CBF court-based programs, the Director will work with the Chief Grants & Operations Officer to:
Organizational Leadership (10%)
Court and Legislative Advocacy (5%)
Leadership in Access to Justice Community (5%)
Overview
The Director of Programs (“Director”) at The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) plays a leadership role in the CBF’s efforts to improve access to legal help for people in need and make the courts and legal system more fair, equitable, and effective for all. The Director reports to the CBF’s Chief Grants & Operations Officer.
The Director must be a licensed attorney and must demonstrate a strong commitment to the CBF’s mission. This individual must be a strong leader and excellent communicator with the ability to engage and work well with staff, partners, and various other stakeholders of the CBF, including the legal aid community; the larger legal community; judges and court staff; other community partners and organizations; and the general public.
The CBF, a nonprofit organization, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance with no premiums or deductible. The CBF is an equal…
The CBF, a nonprofit organization, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance with no premiums or deductible.
The CBF, a nonprofit organization, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance with no premiums or deductible.
The Chicago Bar Foundation is an equal opportunity employer seeking to build a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Submit a resume and cover letter to cbfhr@chicagobarfoundation.org. Please indicate Director of Programs in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through November 7, 2024.
The Chicago Bar Foundation is an equal opportunity employer seeking to build a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Submit a resume and cover letter to cbfhr…