The Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is seeking an individual with demonstrated leadership and management skills to serve as Executive Director of the organization.
WACDL is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to foster the integrity, independence and expertise of criminal defense lawyers; to support the criminal defense community through education and the exchange of information; to promote the fair and just administration of criminal justice; and to ensure due process and defend the rights secured by law for all persons accused of crime. The executive director is the chief executive officer of the association, charged with general management and executive leadership of the Association.
In addition to the executive director, the association employs one part time program assistant and one part time legal intern.
As currently envisioned, this position will be approximately 80% FT, or 32 hours per week.
Compensation range: $70,000-$90,000 DOE. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Generous paid leave and holidays. Opt-in retirement savings account with organizational match.
Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities
A. Executive Leadership/General: Oversees the effective functioning of the association and provides stable and responsible management of the association’s programs and resources.
B. Executive Leadership/Board and Committees
- Supports and informs efforts of the board of governors; works with the president to ensure that the decisions of the board are carried out.
- Brings issues of concern to members to the board and/or president; works with the board and president to determine when WACDL will take action and what form that action might take.
- Works with the president-elect, executive committee, board and committees to develop yearly goals.
- Works with the president to set agendas for board and executive committee meetings. Ensures that board members have background information for board discussions and decision-making.
- Works with WACDL committees to help facilitate their work and ensure compliance with association policies. Attends committee and task force meetings to extent possible and stay informed of committee and task force activities.
- Works with the president, executive committee, board of governors, committee chairs, and committees to set association priorities, develop programs, and determine strategies.
C. Personnel: Directs and supervises association staff and contractors including interviewing, selecting, training, assigning tasks, evaluating work performance, and any terminations.
D. Fiscal & Legal
- Prepares the annual budget for consideration by the treasurer, executive committee, and board of governors.
- Monitors and manages the budget approved by the board, and keeping the board informed of the association’s financial status.
- Ensures all required federal, state and local tax and other regulatory filings are made in a timely manner.
- Represents the association in contract negotiations with hotels, lobbyists, and other service providers generally.
- Provide support and leadership for fundraising efforts of the board and committees.
E. Member Services:
- Works with the board, committees, other volunteers, and staff to develop and provide member services, including continuing legal education programs; criminal defense practice resources; list serves; member website and online databases.
- Regularly reviews and evaluate member services; bring proposals for changes in member services to the board for its consideration; effectively implements any new member services.
F. Policy & Legislation
- Works closely with WACDL’s Legislative Committee and to set priorities, determine strategy, monitor and respond to legislation, and involve members in our legislative efforts.
- Monitors work of other agencies that implement policies related to criminal defense and brings issues to attention of the association.
G. Membership: Develops and carries out plans for increasing membership and retaining current members.
H. Communications
- Serves as editor Washington Criminal Defense, email newsletters, and other association publications.
- Responsible for development and design of WACDL website, and for development and design of continuing website enhancements.
I. Liaison with Others: Maintains relationships with NACDL, other state defense bars, and state and local law-related organizations.
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