Alliance for Justice via JazzHR

AFJ Law Deputy Program Director - Texas (Texas-Based & Texas Licensed)

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Job title	*AFJ Law Deputy Program Director – Texas* *(Texas-Based & Texas Licensed)*
Reports to	*AFJ Law Program Director*
FLSA Status	*Exempt*

About Alliance for Justice (AFJ) and AFJ Law

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of more than 135 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. For more than 45 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency based on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when government makes decisions that affect their lives.

The AFJ Law Program is a new initiative designed to strengthen legal capacity within movements and provide strategic legal support to organizations advancing progressive policy goals. For more information, visit www.afj.org.

Building on the success of Bolder Advocacy, AFJ Law goes beyond providing technical assistance to providing legal advice on clients’ activities. By offering critical guidance on the most challenging advocacy rules and regulations, AFJ Law empowers nonprofits to be both bold and secure in their advocacy as they fight to advance their missions, protect their communities, and transform our democracy.

AFJ Law provides legal guidance and review in the following areas:

Public-facing material, including reports, communications, websites, etc.
Advocacy campaign development and risk-assessment
Navigating political activity restrictions
Lobbying
Civic Engagement
Advocacy during election cycles
Governance and organizational structure
Organizational bylaws, policies and procedures

Job Purpose

The AFJ Law Deputy Program Director - Texas will be responsible for building AFJ Law’s presence in Texas. This position will deliver legal guidance on advocacy related matters to 501(c)(3) organizations, with an emphasis on enabling each client to advance advocacy as part of its charitable mission effectively and in compliance with applicable law. The successful candidate will cultivate long-term relationships with client organizations, develop deep fluency in client infrastructure and program, and translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance that organizations can act on. Strong candidates will combine legal expertise with a genuine ability to build trust and understand the clients they serve. In addition, this role will carry the responsibility of building a new legal services program in Texas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Leadership & Independent Judgment

In partnership with the AFJ Law Program Director, set up and establish the AFJ Law practice for the state of Texas
Lead and manage a direct legal services practice in Texas serving 501(c)(3) organizations, setting strategic priorities and operational direction in partnership with the AFJ Law Program Director with little day-to-day supervision
Serve as primary legal relationship holder for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients, functioning as trusted outside counsel and proactively identifying legal risk before issues escalate
Exercise independent legal and strategic judgment across a broad, complex caseload with minimal supervision, escalating selectively and appropriately
Navigate novel and high-stakes legal questions in Texas by rapidly assessing applicable law, consulting peer networks, and delivering well-reasoned guidance under time pressure

Mission-Centered Legal Counsel

Develop thorough understanding of clients’ mission, programs, governance structure, and strategic goals.
Translate legal requirements and risk considerations into plain-language advice that is grounded in each client's mission and operationally actionable for nonprofit leadership.
Identify legal vulnerabilities that could impede mission delivery and proactively offer preventive counsel.
Stay up to date on federal and Texas state laws, emerging legal issues, and regulations related to nonprofit advocacy and nonprofit defense.

Legal Guidance Related to Advocacy & 501(c)(3) Compliance

Provide counsel on the boundaries and reporting of permissible lobbying and issue advocacy, helping clients maximize their advocacy activities within legal limits.
Advise on voter registration, get-out-the-vote, candidate forums, and other nonpartisan election related activities, ensuring strict compliance with the § 501(c)(3) regulations.
Provide legal guidance and review of written advocacy policies, internal tracking systems, and staff training frameworks.
Advise on governance best practices related to 501(c)(3) compliance.
Advise on public-facing material, including websites, reports, social media, and other communications.
Provide legal guidance and risk assessments around programmatic and communications strategies.

Client Outreach and Engagement

Proactively identify, engage, and develop relationships with local advocacy organizations and community partners to expand AFJ Law’s client base and deepen its commitment to our clients’ work.
Interface with clients in person to support or conduct trainings, events, advocacy activities, and similar activities when needed.

Program Administration

Maintain accurate, confidential client matter records and progress documentation consistent with professional responsibility obligations.
Participate in intake and eligibility assessment of prospective client organizations.
Contribute to AFJ Law’s legal resource library, practice guides, and template documents for use across client engagements.
Represent AFJ Law at community events, nonprofit conferences, and bar association activities to build awareness and referral relationships.
Support the Development team in fundraising and grant management efforts and provide information needed for reports to stakeholders such as foundations, AFJ board members, and others.
Support AFJ’s commitment to advance equity in all aspects of the organization, and help create an organizational culture that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing in Texas; admission or eligibility for admission in DC.
At least 7 years of legal experience, including providing legal advice to clients, with meaningful exposure to nonprofit law, tax-exempt organizations, or public-interest legal services.

Apply at afj.applytojob.com