State Bar Posts IOLTA Director Job Opening
Friday, December 15
- Organization: State Bar of California
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Managing Director Legal Services Trust Fund Program
The State Bar of California
Office of Legal Services, Access & Fairness Programs
its Office of Legal Services, Access & Fairness Programs (OLSAFP). This is a unique
opportunity for an exceptional executive to serve the largest State Bar in the nation in
the vital area of legal services funding.
The Legal Services Trust Fund Program (LSTFP), known also as the Interest on
Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) Program, operates under the State Bar’s Office of
LegalServices, Access and Fairness Programs to administer a substantial grants
program.
The LSTFP currently manages two significant streams of funding (IOLTA and Equal
Access Fund) and is in the process of pursuing additional revenue. Requirements for
the administration of the LSTFP are established under California Business &
Professions Code Section 6210, et seq. Standards for implementation of the Equal
Access Fund, are established in the annual State budget (managed under oversight of
the Judicial Council).
Duties: The Managing Director, LSTFP serves under the general direction of the
Director OLSAFP and the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission. Primary
responsibilities include grant and compliance audit administration, fund maximization,
interacting with financial institutions, supporting and staffing the Trust Fund
Commission, and representing the program to internal and external constituencies. The
Managing Director will be an advocate for increasing legal services funding on a
statewide and national basis. The Managing Director will participate in the development
of State Bar and California policy and legislation that pertain to legal services funding
and related areas.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in public or business administration or
equivalent; at least six (6) years progressively responsible experience in administering
legal services programs or equivalent; two (2) years management/supervisory
experience administering personnel and budget requirements. A Masters Degree or
Juris Doctorate may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Additional Characteristics: Ability to manage diversity and change in a challenging and
fast-paced environment; commitment to public service; ability to navigate the legislative
process; ability to develop marketing plans and publicity materials; interpersonal,
negotiation, oral and written communication skills; personnel administration and
teambuilding skills in a union environment; familiarity with grant and compliance audit
functions; familiarity with the nonprofit legal services community and client needs.
Comfortable strategizing broad-based promotional programs in conjunction with and
directed to attorneys, bar associations, courts, financial institutions and other key
stakeholders and leading policy decisions regarding new revenue sources. Prefer
candidates familiar with legal issues relating to IOLTA programs and legal services
funding.
Primary areas of expertise include:
Grant and project development and administration
IOLTA revenue enhancement
Policy analysis and advocacy
Program assessment and peer review
Resource development
Business planning
Strategic planning
Compensation & Benefits: This is a Grade 54, Executive Staff position, salary range
$80,985 - $117,477. The position is based in San Francisco. Benefits are determined
by the State Bar’s Rules & Regulations Pertaining to the Employment of Executive Staff.
The position is eligible for California Public Employee Retirement System ("PERS")
membership.
The State Bar is a public corporation in the judicial branch of state government. It
serves as the administrative arm of the Supreme Court of California in the regulation of
the legal profession, promotes the professional interests of California attorneys,
educates the public on the legal system, and seeks to improve the administration of
justice. The organization is funded by mandatory licensing fees set by statute,
application and voluntary fees, and investment income. The Legal Services Trust Fund
Program is independently supported by IOLTA and State Budget funds. The State Bar’s
OLSAFP fulfills the State Bar’s responsibility to improve the administration of justice and
enhance access and fairness within the profession.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume with three references through
January 31, 2007 to
The State Bar of California
Office of Human Resources
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1369
Facsimile: (415) 538-2586
hrsf@calbar.ca.gov
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA, VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT www.calbar.ca.gov.
THE STATE BAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DIVERSITY CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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