Director, Legal Ops & Legal Systems Innovation

• Oversee the design and operation of effective legal technology and administrative systems to support Earthjustice's various legal programs
• Develop and implement the General Counsel's and legal teams' legal technology strategy in collaboration with IT leadership
• Support GC staff in compliance and risk management responsibilities, including conflict-of-interest identification and ethical wall protocols
• Manage matter intelligence gathering, contract management systems, and timekeeping processes to ensure accurate data capture and reporting

This role supports Earthjustice's mission to protect people's health, preserve wildlife and places, advance clean energy, and combat climate change by ensuring efficient legal operations and systems that enable the organization's environmental law work.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive legal operations experience, with at least 2 years in a management role within a legal department or law firm
• Strong leadership, communication, and management skills with superb project management abilities
• Tech-savvy and well-versed in legal enterprise software, tools, and applications, with strong knowledge of matter management systems and experience deploying AI-based legal tools
• Deep understanding of legal ethics, conflicts management, professional responsibility, and global compliance frameworks

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization that wields the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.