Legal Director

Women's Center for Advancement; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Women\'s Center for Advancement seeks a senior leader to supervise all civil legal programs delivering free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and exploitation. The role includes program oversight, supervision of legal staff, and maintaining a limited direct caseload to support operations and client access.

You will be part of the agency\'s leadership team guiding strategy.

Qualifications

• J.D. required to supervise civil legal services for survivors.
• Nebraska law license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all legal staff and oversee program delivery.
• Provide trauma-informed civil legal services to survivors.
• Maintain client files and ensure data-driven reporting.
• Support program development and staff training.
• Represent the agency in meetings with funders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with ethical rules and professional standards.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice law in Nebraska

Job description

Responsible for supervision of all legal programs including the delivery of free, confidential, trauma-informed civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Provides programmatic oversight and supervision of legal staff while also maintaining a limited direct service caseload as needed to support program operations and client access to services. Serves as a member of the program and agency leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration

• Coordinate and provide oversite for WCA legal service provision within the organization including planning and evaluation
• Coordinate with assurance staff to consistently evaluate program quality
• Execute program development activities to include research of new models, development of program materials, and staff training
• Coordinate with data collection staff to monitor trends and make data-driven adjustments
• Execute program-related portions of WCA strategic plan
• Assist in preparation and budgeting for legal program
• Supervise interviewing, corrective action, and performance evaluation processes for legal staff
• Provide required reports for grant-funded activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable ethical rules and professional standards
• Other duties as assigned

Client Service

• Provide supervision and consultation to legal staff to ensure effective service provision
• Maintain client files
• Provide limited direct legal representation and carry a caseload as needed to support program capacity, continuity of services, and compliance requirements
• Work with other programs to integrate legal service provision
• Other duties as assigned

Job Training and Meetings

• Provide training for staff and legal department volunteers
• Attend required internal meetings
• Other duties as assigned

  Community Engagement

  • Serve as agency liaison with funding sources and community partners
  • Represent WCA in relevant professional and community meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

  Program Support and Professional Development

  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices
  • Participate in continuing legal education and professional development
  • Support special projects and initiatives as assigned

  Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska