Executive Director — Lead Pro Bono Civil Justice

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lackawanna Pro Bono seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization upon the current director's retirement. The role oversees program development, volunteer management, client screening, staff supervision, and administrative operations.

It is a full-time onsite position reporting to the Board of Directors. Qualifications include a PA-preferred active law license, broad general practice knowledge, and 5–10 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Active law license (PA preferred) and broad general practice knowledge.
• Minimum 5–10 years of work experience in leadership or nonprofit administration.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work independently and with a team.
• Commitment to equal justice for all.

Responsibilities

• Program development and administration.
• Recruiting and supporting pro bono volunteers.
• Screening clients and matching them to pro bono volunteers.
• Staff supervision.
• Administrative activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Active law license (PA preferred)

Job description

July 9, 2025

Join Lackawanna Pro Bono’s team and change lives!

For 27 years, Lackawanna Pro Bono has advanced equal justice by providing free civil legal representation in Lackawanna County to people who have very low incomes by matching them with private attorneys who donate their services.

Lackawanna Pro Bono is seeking an individual to lead the organization upon the current Executive Director’s retirement later this year. The Executive Director oversees the organization’s operations, including:

• Program development and administration;
• Recruiting and supporting pro bono volunteers;
• Screening clients and matching them to pro bono volunteers;
• Staff supervision;
• Administrative activities.

This is a full-time onsite position. The Executive Director reports to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Active law license (PA preferred);
• Broad general practice knowledge;
• A minimum of 5-10 years work experience;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and as a team; and,
• Commitment to equal justice for all.

What this position offers:

• A challenging, rewarding leadership opportunity;
• A great team;
• Strong community support; and,
• An opportunity to make a difference.

Compensation and benefits:

Compensation will depend on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position to Sylvia Hahn at [e-mail] .

Lackawanna Pro Bono is not a member of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network but is a partner to the network in representing low-income individuals in Pennsylvania.

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