Legal Director

STILL SHE RISES, TULSA - LEGAL DIRECTORBackgroundStill She Rises, Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women, women with children, or women who are child caregivers and have been brought into the criminal, child welfare, and housing legal systems. Still She Rises seeks to employ highly motivated individuals with a commitment to indigent defense. Founded in North Tulsa, Still She Rises offers client-centered, innovative, and holistic legal representation. We honor the dignity of the women we serve by championing our clients’ individual goals while also targeting systemic issues impacting the larger community.PositionReporting to the Executive Director, the Legal Director will provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of Still She Rises, Inc. (SSR). The Legal Director will be responsible for leading the expansion of the holistic practices of SSR, development of team members, and recruiting.Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, the Legal Director will be responsible for ensuring that the practices of the organization align with the strategic goals set out by the Executive Director. An integral part of this role will require supervision of the work performed by staff attorneys, client advocates, investigators, and paralegals.The ideal Legal Director will be a leader who showcases a record of investment in client-centered holistic legal advocacy. The Legal Director must be someone who is both invested and invigorated by developing others. This role must understand the importance of the diverse roles of a multidisciplinary team at SSR and have specific strategies for how to align those roles in the most client-centered way.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementProvide practical guidance and supportive accountability and direction to the leadership team to ensure its members have the tools to develop SSR staff thoughtfully and intentionally towards the organizations goalsSupport the Executive Director in representing the organization externally to bolster its relationships with organizations aligned in mission, vision and/or valuesWork with the Executive Director to develop standards, policies, objectives and goals for the organization that allow the services SSR provides to continue to evolve in a mission-driven wayCommunicationsWork with internal team members and external partners to develop communications strategies aligned with SSR’s goals and elevate the organization’s profileWork collaboratively with fundersServe on various task forces and external committees relevant to legal services of SSRManage relationships with peer organizations to foster opportunities for coordinated training and strategyManage relationships with various court and system players to foster best practices within those systems and our own internal strategiesRecruitment Coordinate recruitment, training and support of team membersPrioritize retention and recruitment strategies for all current and prospective SSR membersFacilitate holistic collaboration through increased intentional internal communication among team members within the organizationEnsure the delivery of high-quality services while managing current and future growthCultureInvest in the continued growth and development of all team membersModel thoughtfulness, responsiveness and safety to team members and clientsEnforce SSR’s values and commitment to those values through specific behaviorsPromote a culture of inclusion and belonging for our clients and team membersQualificationsRelevant work experience and JD requiredManagerial experience with prior experience coaching and developing individual team membersEnthusiastic alignment and commitment to SSR’s mission, vision and valuesAbility and desire to manage multiple projects at onceDemonstrated commitment to racial, gender and social equity and against institutional racismDesire AND experience working with or on behalf of members or marginalized communitiesSuperb communication skillsSound decision-making skills and ability to set clear prioritiesPreferred QualificationsCivil Legal Aid, Parent Defense or Indigent Defense experience5+ years of progressive work experienceExceptional team building and management skillsCompensation: $130,000 annually + medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, relocation support and 401K with 4% employer contributionTo apply directly, please click on this link. Then combine cover letter and resume in one pdf document, and upload when prompted for resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Please contact careers@stillsherises.org with any questions regarding the position.Still She Rises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.