Legal Director

Job Description

Job Title:                  Legal Director

Department:            Legal

Reports To:             VP of Programs

FLSA Status:           Exempt

Classification:         Full-time

Revised:                   January 2026

Summary: 

Responsible for supervision of all legal programs including the delivery of free, confidential, trauma-informed civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Provides programmatic oversight and supervision of legal staff while also maintaining a limited direct service caseload as needed to support program operations and client access to services. Serves as a member of the program and agency leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% - Administration

• Coordinate and provide oversite for WCA legal service provision within the organization including planning and evaluation
• Coordinate with assurance staff to consistently evaluate program quality
• Execute program development activities to include research of new models, development of program materials, and staff training
• Coordinate with data collection staff to monitor trends and make data-driven adjustments
• Execute program-related portions of WCA strategic plan
• Assist in preparation and budgeting for legal program
• Supervise interviewing, corrective action, and performance evaluation processes for legal staff
• Provide required reports for grant-funded activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable ethical rules and professional standards
• Other duties as assigned

25% - Client Service:

• Provide supervision and consultation to legal staff to ensure effective service provision
• Maintain client files
• Provide limited direct legal representation and carry a caseload as needed to support program capacity, continuity of services, and compliance requirements
• Work with other programs to integrate legal service provision
• Other duties as assigned

5% - Job Training and Meetings

• Provide training for staff and volunteers
• Attend required internal meetings
• Other duties as assigned

5% - Community Engagement

• Serve as agency liaison with funding sources and community partners
• Represent WCA in relevant professional and community meetings
• Other duties as assigned

5% - Program Support and Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices
• Participate in continuing legal education and professional development
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned

Education and Experience:

WCA also strongly values the personal, lived experience of individuals from all backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible legal practice, including experience in supervision, program development, complex case management, or independent representation of clients.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management, intervention and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent interpersonal and employee coaching skills
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and client populations
• Understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking issues
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Conflict resolution and collaboration skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and database systems
• Ability to meet the operational, scheduling, and travel requirements of the position
• Ability to work a varied schedule
• Commitment to the mission of the Women’s Center for Advancement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing direct service in the human service field
• Experience representing clients in family law matters
• Experience representing clients in protection order matters
• Experience representing clients in matters related to human trafficking
• Fluency in Spanish

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel to other locations for agency business