Senior Supervising Attorney — Legal Access Programs (Hybrid)

Wake County Legal Support Center; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

Wake County Legal Support Center (WCLSC) and Legal Hand (LH) are programs under the NC Equal Access to Justice Commission. This Supervising Attorney role oversees daily operations, supervises staff, and coordinates services for self-represented litigants in Wake County and statewide.

The position is primarily in-person at the Wake County Courthouse with some remote work, requiring some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and North Carolina bar license.
• 2–3 years direct supervisory experience managing staff (not just volunteers).
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise WCLSC staff and the LH Center Manager.
• Oversee daily operations for WCLSC and the LH Call-In Center, providing back-up and support as needed.
• Equip staff and volunteers to connect community members with legal information, resources, and referrals.
• Identify unmet legal needs of self-represented litigants and Legal Hand visitors and develop strategies to address them.
• Oversee, evaluate, and develop legal information, resources, and referrals across both programs.
• Track program outcomes and report data to support funders and stakeholders.
• Share best practices between WCLSC and Legal Hand.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, legal services, and bar associations.
• Coordinate resources with judges, courts, and courthouse staff.
• Manage program budget and support grant applications and reporting.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and NC bar license

Job description

Wake County Legal Support Center (WCLSC) and Legal Hand (LH) are programs under the NC Equal Access to Justice Commission. This Supervising Attorney role oversees daily operations, supervises staff, and coordinates services for self-represented litigants in Wake County and statewide.

The position is primarily in-person at the Wake County Courthouse with some remote work, requiring some evening and weekend hours.