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Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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LAVA Project Director
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

    Job Announcement

    Project Director

    Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults (LAVA) Project

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 85 other funding sources. The Legal Assistance for Victimized Adult (LAVA) Project is a statewide project funded by a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to provide direct legal representation to seniors and disabled adults statewide who are the victims of crime, including abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

    LOCATION: This position will be located in either the Indianapolis, Bloomington, or South Bend office of Indiana Legal Services. There may be opportunities for working a hybrid remote work schedule.

    JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults Project Director for Indiana Legal Services leads the LAVA Project. The Director will supervise the Project staff and the work of the Project so that the Project provides high-quality legal representation to eligible clients regarding the legal issues being targeted. The Director will also maintain a caseload providing high-quality representation to eligible clients. The Director will collaborate with other ILS offices and projects by sharing expertise, research, and pleadings, and by consulting, training, and co- counseling cases as appropriate.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop and share specialized expertise in the project area, recognizing issues and developing major advocacy responses.
    • Maintain a caseload in the legal focus area, providing high quality legal representation to eligible clients and groups in administrative, state, and federal court proceedings as well as provide high quality service and negotiation, as appropriate to cases handled.
    • Lead ILS efforts to address issues faced by the target population and issues in the legal focus area by fostering collaboration and teamwork within the Project and with other ILS offices and projects.
    • Provide support to ILS attorneys who are addressing the project focus area through consultation, training, research, and pleadings as needed.
    • Develop and maintain positive networking relationships with local and state bar associations, national organizations, and community agencies that serve project clients or work on issues affecting project clients.
    • Provide community education through presentations and publications, participating in workshops and with media, and being a resource to community agencies, concerning the project clients and legal area.
    • Manage project grants, grant reports and grant applications in connection with the ILS Resource Development Director.
    • Supervise any project staff and volunteers, including supervising legal work, conducting performance and case reviews, distributing work and fostering growth and development of staff.
    • Ensure that the project operates in compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, rules and grant requirements.
    • Assure the project reaches all relevant areas of the state.
    • Comply with all ILS policies and all procedures for legal work management.
    • Perform such other duties as assigned.


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
    • Leadership and supervision skills.
    • Indiana attorney licensure in good standing, including compliance with all license requirements.
    • Excellent written and communication skills.
    • Excellent negotiation and litigation skills.
    • Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities throughout the state.
    • Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete work.
    • Ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork among supervisees.
    • Ability to work well with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
    • Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, preferably in project focus area.
    • Ability to comply with ILS policies and procedures and competently perform all job duties, with reasonable accommodations.


    SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $65,401, with a range up to a maximum of $96,743, depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan.

    TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Questions regarding your application should be sent to human.resources@ilsi.net.

    POSITION START DATE: As soon as reasonably possible.
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Worker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP) Project Director
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.Job AnnouncementWorker Rights and Protection Project (WRAPP)Project DirectorAGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organizati...
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MAP Temporary Paralegal
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID TEMPORARY
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.Job AnnouncementMilitary Assistance Project (MAP)Temporary ParalegalAGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organization that ...
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Local Legal Counsel
  • Franklin Legal Group PC
  • , ID CONTRACTOR
  • Franklin Legal Group PC is seeking attorneys licensed to practice law in various states that we wish to expand to. Counsel will be an independent contractor, working in an of counsel/non-equity partne...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Legal Assistant - Hybrid - Post Falls Idaho
  • Skepsis Legal Solutions PLLC
  • Falls, ID FULL_TIME
  • Skepsis Legal Solutions is hiring a legal assistant to support our quickly growing business law firm. As a legal assistant, you will find yourself at the center of the legal process, playing an essent...
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Director of Environmental Services
  • ecocareers
  • Emmett, ID FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we hav...
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Deputy Director, Legal
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Seattle, WA
  • The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simpl...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Director
  • The Advocates
  • Overland Park, KS
  • A once in a lifetime opportunity to change lives! We are honored to assist the ACLU of Kansas in its search for a new Le...
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Deputy Director, Legal
  • Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
  • Seattle, WA
  • The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simpl...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr. Director, Legal Counsel-Health Law
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Oakland, CA
  • Your Role The Sr. Director, Legal Counsel will be a member of Blue Shield’s Law Department and will be a leader in the c...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director - Legal (Environmental)
  • Larson Maddox
  • A renowned leader in providing innovative waste and environmental solutions aimed at sustainability and regulatory compl...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Director
  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus
  • Job Opportunity Legal Director Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus (ALC) Location: Hybrid work schedule...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Corporate Legal Director
  • NIO
  • San Jose, CA
  • About NIO NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014,...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Business & IT Alignment Director-Legal, OEC and Privacy
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-chan...
  • 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Idaho

Idaho (/ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ (listen)) is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. It borders the state of Montana to the east and northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canadian border with the province of British Columbia. With a population of approximately 1.7 million and an area of 83,569 square miles (216,440 km2), Idaho is the 14th largest, the 12th least populous and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. Idaho p...
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