Grants Program Officer — Legal Aid & Justice

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) seeks a Grants Program Officer to join the Grants Team. The role reports to the Director of Grants and collaborates with TAJF colleagues to administer grants, monitor compliance, and manage reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will have a JD with Texas Bar admission and at least 3 years in legal aid, strong writing and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and spreadsheets. Travel within Texas is expected.

Qualifications

• JD and certificate of good standing from the Texas State Bar; minimum 3 years’ experience in the legal aid community.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, database management, and spreadsheet software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Occasional travel, primarily within the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Grant Management: Manages an assigned portfolio of active grants, reviews reports, monitors compliance, and participates in site visits.
• Grant Awards: Reviews grant proposals, communicates with applicants, and prepares summaries for TAJF Board.
• Reports and Communications: Prepares reports, drafts grant agreements, and coordinates with communications.
• Coordination: Organizes convenings of grantees and legal access stakeholders.
• Content Expertise: Develops subject matter expertise and informs the team.
• Other duties: Complies with internal administrative requirements and performs other duties.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Independent & collaborative work

Time management

Education

JD and Texas State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) seeks a Grants Program Officer to join the Grants Team. The role reports to the Director of Grants and collaborates with TAJF colleagues to administer grants, monitor compliance, and manage reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will have a JD with Texas Bar admission and at least 3 years in legal aid, strong writing and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and spreadsheets. Travel within Texas is expected.