EATJ Legal Support Center Supervising Attorney
Core
Supervise daily operations of the Wake County Legal Support Center and Legal Hand Call-In Center, equipping staff and volunteers to connect self-represented litigants with legal information and resources.
Role type
Senior IC supervising attorney (legal aid)
Builds
Legal information packets, guide files, eFiling assistance, and a legal information database for self-represented litigants
Domain
Public sector legal aid and access to justice
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Direct staff supervision, program strategy development, budget management, grant administration, partnership building with courts and community organizations, data analysis and reporting, distinguishing legal information from legal advice
Preferred skills
Volunteer project coordination, social justice advocacy
Technologies
Legal Hand Helper database, eFiling systems, case/content management systems
Responsibilities
Directly supervise WCLSC staff and the LH Center Manager; oversee daily operations for WCLSC and the LH Call-In Center; identify unmet legal needs and develop strategies to address them; manage the program budget and support grant applications; build and maintain relationships with community partners, legal services organizations, bar associations, judges, and court staff; track program outcomes and report on data to evaluate impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities