Chief of Staff
: Job Details :

A mission-driven nonprofit legal services organization is seeking a Chief of Staff to join its leadership team. This critical role provides strategic leadership and support to the CEO and management team, driving organizational development, team management, staffing, and cross-team collaboration to ensure the organization's long-term success and alignment with its mission.

Essential Job Duties

Organizational Development

• Partner with the CEO to lead strategic planning and organizational initiatives
• Oversee annual work planning and monitor progress towards goals
• Plan and facilitate staff meetings and development activities
• Evaluate and strengthen staffing models and organizational structures

Executive Support

• Advise the CEO on organizational management and development needs
• Collaborate with HR on senior leadership hiring and onboarding
• Coordinate and facilitate key organizational meetings

Team Management

• Supervise and support division chiefs and managing attorneys in leading their teams
• Provide professional development, implement succession planning, and support conflict resolution
• Foster team cohesion and accountability across practice areas

Cross-Team Collaboration & Alignment

• Lead initiatives to improve communication, collaboration, and alignment around organizational values
• Strengthen cohesion across divisions and ensure collective achievement of organizational goals

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and guidance to division chiefs and directors (approx. 12)
• Support team development, organizational planning, and cross-functional success

Qualifications

Required

• Member in good standing of The Florida Bar
• 8-10+ years of progressive nonprofit leadership, management, or equivalent related experience
• Demonstrated success in strategy, planning, staff development, and building cohesive teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and access to justice

Desired

• Experience in legal, policy, or social justice nonprofits
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including communities of color and low-income populations

For consideration please remit your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated

Los Angeles county

, to the extent our customers

require

a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.