Deputy Program Director – Texas

Alliance for Justice

Deputy Program Director responsible for building AFJ Law’s presence in Texas. Deliver legal guidance for advocacy-related matters to nonprofit organizations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Serve as primary legal relationship holder for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit clients, functioning as trusted outside counsel.
Navigate high-stakes legal questions in Texas by assessing applicable law, consulting peer networks, and delivering well-reasoned guidance.
Develop understanding of clients’ mission, programs, governance structure, and strategic goals, translating legal requirements into actionable advice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound legal judgment to analyze complex issues, assess risk, and provide practical, mission-aligned recommendations that meet the unique needs and resource constraints of small nonprofit organizations.
Expertise with federal nonprofit advocacy laws (i.e. tax code lobbying limits for public charities, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan advocacy) plus knowledge of related state laws in Texas.
Familiarity with movement lawyering principles, collaborating with advocacy organizations and community groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyer audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance: medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
Retirement: Save for retirement with our 401K plan with a 5% employer contribution.
Other insurances include life and disability.
Time Off: Year 1: Eleven (11) days of vacation each year, Year 2-4: Sixteen (16) days of vacation each year, Year 4+: Twenty-One (21 days) of vacation each year.
Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to sixteen (16) total weeks of leave for parental bonding after a birth or placement of a child for adoption or gaining of a foster child.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nonprofit LawTax-Exempt OrganizationsPublic-Interest Legal ServicesLegal AnalysisRisk AssessmentLegal JudgmentStrategic PrioritizationOperational DirectionLegal AdviceComplex Issue Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaboration