Remote Legal Content Manager, Volunteer Programs Lead

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work policy

Support for in-person meetings

Job summary

Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) seeks a Legal Content Manager for Volunteer Programs to keep the website’s legal information accurate and user-friendly. You will manage content portfolios, lead the statewide Legal Content Volunteer network, and collaborate with product and community teams to improve access to justice. Required are a J.D.

and Illinois bar admission, plus 2+ years in legal work. The role emphasizes clear writing, volunteer coordination, and cross-team collaboration in a primarily

Qualifications

• J.D. and Illinois bar admission required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal practice or related experience.
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into accessible resources.
• Strong writing/editing and attention to detail.
• Experience recruiting or managing volunteers or networks of attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Publish and maintain content in designated legal areas with editorial governance.
• Lead the Legal Content Volunteer program and coordinate pro bono projects.
• Collaborate with product and community engagement teams on delivery of legal information.
• Supervise law students and provide SME reviews for drafts.
• Participate in team and organizational meetings and ARDEI activities.

Skills

Content management

Volunteer program management

Strong writing/editing

Legal communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. (Law degree)

Tools

Salesforce

Content management systems

Jira

Slack

GSuite / MS Office

Job description

Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) seeks a Legal Content Manager for Volunteer Programs to keep the website’s legal information accurate and user-friendly. You will manage content portfolios, lead the statewide Legal Content Volunteer network, and collaborate with product and community teams to improve access to justice. Required are a J.D.

and Illinois bar admission, plus 2+ years in legal work. The role emphasizes clear writing, volunteer coordination, and cross-team collaboration in a primarily