Deputy, Law & Policy Director
Quick answer
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is hiring a full-time, senior Deputy, Law & Policy Director (Newark, NJ) paying $160,000–$180,000 to lead legal and policy programs, manage staff, and support advocacy campaigns.
- Role
- Deputy, Law & Policy Director
- Organization
- New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $160,000–$180,000
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Deputy Law and Policy Director will serve as a senior leader responsible for overseeing the coordination, execution, and day-to-day management of the Institute’s legal and policy agenda.
What you'll do
- Help lead the implementation of the Institute’s strategic vision for legal and policy programs
- Drive day-to-day execution and coordination across pillars
- Lead internal Programs Team meetings and regular programmatic check-ins
- Support the development and execution of advocacy campaigns and grassroots engagement strategies
- Ensure strong coordination and communication across legal, policy, communications, development, and operations teams
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and support policy and legal staff
What it takes
- Juris Doctor (JD) required
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in legal advocacy, public policy, civil rights, nonprofit leadership or related fields
- Member of the New Jersey bar or eligible to waive into, or able to obtain New Jersey Bar admission within one year of hire
- Demonstrated experience leading advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing efforts or movement-building initiatives
- Significant experience supervising, mentoring and developing staff and teams
- Strong understanding of legislative advocacy, policy development, coalition building and strategic communications
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible from day one with 85% employer contribution. Employer-Paid Life Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Includes medical, commuter, and dependent care plans. Medical Reimbursement Plan. 401(k) Plan – Eligible after 90 days of employment with a 3% safe harbor contribution. Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Newark, NJ.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $160,000–$180,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD), at least 7–10 years of experience in legal advocacy, and significant experience leading advocacy campaigns and supervising staff.
How do I apply?
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Attach all required documents to this job posting and contact the recruitment team at [email protected] for inquiries.
How to apply
Apply directly on New Jersey Institute for Social Justice's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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