Contract Inventory Auditor Jobs in El Segundo, CA

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.

The Managing Attorney (PSA) will report to the Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration and provide legal technical support and training, including oversight of the progress and reporting for a variety of programs, subcontracts and administration. The position will oversee legal services programs and work with other attorneys on managing contracts, including government contracts, vendor and professional services agreements, events, and fee‑for‑service contracts. It will also collaborate internally with finance, data and other departments to support and track projects and tasks relevant to CHIRLA’s contractual program obligations.

Responsibilities also include tracking, supervising, and overseeing subcontractors’ work progression and contract compliance, reporting to government agencies and partners with monthly and quarterly reporting.

The Managing Attorney (PSA) must be licensed, hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, and have experience with document review projects and complex, voluminous documents. A professional attitude, strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and organizational abilities are required.

• Design and implement training for legal service providers in the immigration field.
• Cultivate relationships with partners to ensure up‑to‑date legal issues are understood and followed.
• Update and oversee compliance tracking systems to ensure all partners follow and complete contractual obligations.
• Provide the Programs and Subcontract Administration team with status reports on internal and external partners’ performance.
• Create, review, negotiate, and draft a broad range of contracts and agreements, including subcontractor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, MOUs and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, statutes, and contractual obligations.
• Draft, review, and revise program and administrative related agreements and templates.
• Manage contract inventory.
• Draft responses and potential internal strategies to contract disputes.
• Draft policies, procedures, and timelines to ensure efficient workflow and completion of tasks.
• Assist with contract auditing and provide suggestions to mitigate risks based on auditing results.
• Prepare and lead internal and external program staff meetings, responses, and updates.
• Design and deliver training for staff members to ensure policies and procedures are followed and partner compliance is tracked.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as finance, data, policy, and others to ensure compliance and report status updates.
• Ensure subcontractors abide by contract terms and track due diligence.
• Examine and evaluate terms of new contracts and proposals for changes.
• Assist the Director in updating and maintaining a system for identifying and reporting program compliance issues.
• Draft and coordinate responses to identified compliance questions, concerns, or federal/state inquiries or investigations, including audits.
• Manage all workshops, community standards or practice training, legal technical assistance and partner audit and site visits.
• Represent the Director at meetings and committees.

• Supervise, oversee, lead, and manage staff, including Managing Attorneys, Program Managers, Subcontractor Administrators, Program Assistants, etc.
• Review staff work products and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct on‑site supervision and visits to branch offices as needed.
• Hold regular supervision meetings with staff.
• Review staff files before submission to funders.
• Conduct open and closed contract file review quarterly.
• Manage the reporting process for performance and quality improvement.
• Support implementation of new hire onboarding and training plans.
• Mentor staff to create a safe space for learning and growth.

• Monitor funding sources and expenses.
• Maintain relationships with current funders.
• Update budgets, track program costs, and write quarterly and year‑end reports for all funding sources.
• Handle billing, reporting, and documentation.

Qualified applicants should have outstanding academic achievement, superior writing and analytical skills, relevant work experience, and an interest in government contracts law. All applicants should have excellent writing and public speaking skills.

• JD and active membership in the California State Bar or another State Bar with at least 5 years post‑bar admission.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• At least five years of experience in immigration law.
• At least 3 years of direct services experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience training, mentoring staff, attorneys and/or other professionals.
• Experience with interdisciplinary leadership and program development.
• Experience working with underserved and diverse populations.
• Willingness to travel to CHIRLA partner offices and events.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Support CHIRLA’s fundraising goals, including annual drive and GALA activities.
• Experience conducting in‑person legal services clinics with partners, vendors, and pro‑bono attorneys.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and Saturdays during consultations.

• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
• Project, team, or organizational management experience.
• Training others on new legal immigration rules and regulations.

• Serve as internal contract management expert.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence, and collaborative approach.
• Positive working relationships with staff, members, and allies.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with last‑minute deadlines.
• Exceptional skills in comprehension, analysis, and technical writing.
• Experience collaborating with community organizations.
• Highly self‑motivated, creative, and initiative‑driven.
• Proactive use of technology and systems for efficiencies.
• Strong commitment to CHIRLA’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal skills with community residents.

Managing Attorney, Programs and Subcontract Administration (PSA)

$95,000 – $102,752. CHIRLA offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and an excellent benefits package, including generous time off, 401K plan, health, dental and vision plans.

Exempt/Hourly, full‑time regular

CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME District Council 36. This position is not included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the collective bargaining agreement.

Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration

Position will remain open until filled.

Santa Ana, CA

CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and are made without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Open Positions are available at: www.CHIRLA.org/Career

All Applicants will be required to complete an Application for Employment prior to any scheduled interview.