Grants & Contracts Manager - Development/Administration Workgroup

POSITION: Grants & Contracts Manager – Development/Administration Workgroup

LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center*

SALARY: $90,000k - $115,000k/ annually DOE, with excellent benefits

AVAILABILITY: Immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!

The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit

The Position: This position reports to the Chief Development Director.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Grants & Contracts Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment in grants/project management, fundraising, or related field, with at least 3 years experience managing staff
• Demonstrated analytical , persuasive, and superior writing skills, as well as meticulous editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences;
• Strong administrative skills and ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner;
• Experience managing grants portfolio at or above $25 million strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated computer literacy, with very strong word processing, accounting spreadsheet, database, and internet research skills;
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities;
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player;
• Self-starter with initiative to overcome obstacles and recommend solutions to problems;
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality;
• Comfort with “managing up”;
• Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of job duties (required);
• Experience working in a nonprofit institution of comparable complexity and scale; experience working as part of a team to successfully manage multiple projects with competing timelines;
• Knowledge of priorities, trends, and requirements in the government funding arena, especially within the City and County of Los Angeles, the state of California, and U.S. Federal;
• Experience within legal services strongly preferred
• Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.5 hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and work weeks in excess of 33.5 hours when workload so necessitates.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Lead grant proposal development/submission – strategizing with Managing Attorneys regarding asks and approach; preparing and organizing materials for proposals, drafting and editing narrative, and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to effect programmatic compliance with all public and private funding contracts, including:

o Working with the Director of Client Access and Compliance on compliance and trainings;

o Working with the Finance Department to facilitate the appropriate allocation and timely invoicing of grant funds;

o Working with the Grants Development Coordinator to generate case statistics and other outcome data;

o Submitting required financial and performance reports; and

o Monitoring performance of contractual partners.

• Coordinate the application for – and fiscal management of – private and public grants
• Serve as primary liaison to representatives of granting agencies and contractual partners, including negotiating contract terms with the assistance of the lead legal manager, ensuring timely and effective communication, and coordinating monitoring visits and presentations.
• Research, write, edit, and coordinate submission of public and private grant applications on the local, state and national level, including recommending projects for funding, developing grant budgets and working with the Legal Directors, Managing Attorneys, Finance, and Executive Director.
• Research new funding opportunities on local, state, and federal levels – as well as private foundations – to expand existing programs and create new programs for funding in the advancement of LAFLA’s priorities.
• Perform other related development activities as needed.

HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and resume online to View email address on click.appcast.io. Include “Grants & Contracts Manager” in the subject line.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – A one year probationary period will be required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION – LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE WELLNESS - Due to the mission driven nature of the organization, LAFLA is committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff. In addition to a hybrid work schedule and robust benefits package, LAFLA staff enjoy wellness related benefits and employee assistance programs through our offered medical plans, as well as Wellness Friday video sessions, a wellness content library, 15 LAFLA observed holidays, and generous time off benefits.

SUSTAINABLE HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE – LAFLA has recently adopted a sustainable schedule whereby employees get several Fridays off during the year. Depending on job classifications, some LAFLA staff are working on a manager approved hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work remotely up to half the week, if preferred, after the probationary period. The successful candidate must be local and willing to work from the assigned LAFLA location.