Director of Programs
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Date: 1 week ago
City: Rochester, New York
Contract type: Full time
Position Description
Position Summary
LawNY seeks a dedicated, strategic, and collaborative Director of Programs to oversee program compliance, supervise managing attorneys across multiple offices, lead special projects, and support the implementation of organizational policies. This senior-level role ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services, promotes consistency and innovation across all offices, and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and sustainability of our programs.
Organization Information
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.
Compensation Package
The beginning salary for a Deputy Director of Programs at LawNY with 5 years’ experience is $92,500 and the salary for a Deputy Director of Programs with thirty years of experience is $121,100. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF).
LawNY Provides An Excellent Package Of Fringe Benefits Including
94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
5 Personal days per year
13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
35-Hour Work Week
Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight & Compliance
Monitor and ensure programmatic compliance with all grant requirements, funding obligations, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with managing attorneys to ensure services are delivered in alignment with programmatic goals and community needs.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote program effectiveness and accountability.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of office operations and case handling to ensure consistency and quality.
Supervision of Managing Attorneys
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to managing attorneys in the supervision of legal staff and day-to-day operations of field offices.
Facilitate coordination and communication among offices to foster collaboration, share best practices, and maintain a unified organizational culture.
Support managing attorneys in staff development, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
Special Projects
Lead or support special initiatives and projects as assigned by the Executive Director, including strategic planning efforts, organizational assessments, and partnerships with external stakeholders.
Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and in working groups relevant to program development and access to justice.
Grant Management & Reporting
Track and analyze program data to assess outcomes and impact; assist with the development of reports to funders, the board, and other stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for new funding or programmatic growth in coordination with the Executive Director.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is an equal opportunity employer. LawNY strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups whose background may contribute to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe. LawNY welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.
Position Summary
LawNY seeks a dedicated, strategic, and collaborative Director of Programs to oversee program compliance, supervise managing attorneys across multiple offices, lead special projects, and support the implementation of organizational policies. This senior-level role ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services, promotes consistency and innovation across all offices, and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and sustainability of our programs.
Organization Information
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.
Compensation Package
The beginning salary for a Deputy Director of Programs at LawNY with 5 years’ experience is $92,500 and the salary for a Deputy Director of Programs with thirty years of experience is $121,100. Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF).
LawNY Provides An Excellent Package Of Fringe Benefits Including
94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
5 Personal days per year
13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
35-Hour Work Week
Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight & Compliance
Monitor and ensure programmatic compliance with all grant requirements, funding obligations, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with managing attorneys to ensure services are delivered in alignment with programmatic goals and community needs.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote program effectiveness and accountability.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of office operations and case handling to ensure consistency and quality.
Supervision of Managing Attorneys
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to managing attorneys in the supervision of legal staff and day-to-day operations of field offices.
Facilitate coordination and communication among offices to foster collaboration, share best practices, and maintain a unified organizational culture.
Support managing attorneys in staff development, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution.
Special Projects
Lead or support special initiatives and projects as assigned by the Executive Director, including strategic planning efforts, organizational assessments, and partnerships with external stakeholders.
Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and in working groups relevant to program development and access to justice.
Grant Management & Reporting
Track and analyze program data to assess outcomes and impact; assist with the development of reports to funders, the board, and other stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for new funding or programmatic growth in coordination with the Executive Director.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is an equal opportunity employer. LawNY strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups whose background may contribute to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe. LawNY welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.
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