Executive Director, Public Law Center

Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center (PLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County. In 2021, PLC staff and volunteers provided over 65,000 hours of free legal services in handling over 4,500 cases benefiting more than 8,000 low-income children, adults, and seniors in Orange County. PLC clients’ cases cover a wide range of issues including domestic violence, human trafficking, guardianship, housing, health, bankruptcy, asylum, family law, consumer fraud, and immigration.

Position:

The Public Law Center is seeking an inspiring leader with demonstrated success in team building and a commitment to providing access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents as its next Executive Director to support the growth and sustainability of this highly respected organization as it meets the ever-increasing demand for its services.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, strategic goals, and fund development/financial objectives, helping to sustain and expand upon PLC’s excellent reputation. The successful candidate will be a decisive yet collaborative leader with exceptional listening and interpersonal skills, a personal passion for the mission of PLC, and the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization
• Building and maintaining relationships with diverse audiences
• Developing and implementing plans to achieve the organization’s mission and objectives

The annual salary range for this role is $200,000-$225,000 plus benefits. PLC staff are currently working on a hybrid in-person/work-from-home schedule. The Executive Director must live in or within reasonable commuting distance to Orange County for events and frequent in-person meetings.