Senior Supervising Attorney, Access to Justice Center

North Carolina Courts; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Courts are seeking an experienced EATJ Legal Support Center Supervising Attorney to lead daily operations at the Wake County center. You will directly supervise staff and coordinate with the LH Center Manager and courthouse partners.

In this role, you will oversee program delivery, information resources, and referrals for self-represented litigants, while ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2–3 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with civil legal aid, access to justice, or poverty law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise WCLSC staff and the LH Center Manager.
• Oversee daily operations of WCLSC and the LH Call-In Center.
• Identify unmet legal needs and develop strategies to address them.
• Coordinate resources with judges, courthouse staff, and community partners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Program planning

Budget management

Grant reporting

Communication

Partnerships

Data reporting

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active North Carolina law license

Tools

Case management software

Office software

Legal research databases

Job description

The North Carolina Courts are seeking an experienced EATJ Legal Support Center Supervising Attorney to lead daily operations at the Wake County center. You will directly supervise staff and coordinate with the LH Center Manager and courthouse partners.

In this role, you will oversee program delivery, information resources, and referrals for self-represented litigants, while ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements.