Executive Director

LEGAL SERVICES AL•Montgomery, AL

34d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is the sole federally funded statewide civil legal aid organization in the State of Alabama. It is a private, non-profit law firm serving low-income families and individuals in all 67 counties of the state. LSA was created in 2004 with the merger of three civil legal aid entities. With a 2026 budget of $12 million and approximately 120 staff, including 65 attorneys, LSA operates eight program offices and a statewide call center which receives over 120,000 calls each year. LSA receives 75% of its funding from the federal Legal Services Corporation and 25% from a diverse mix of local, state and federal sources as well as foundations and individual giving. In 2025, LSA closed over 13,000 cases. LSA advocates specialize in areas of the law that disproportionately impact the poor, with practice groups in Housing, Consumer, Public Benefits, Elder and Education. LSA serves all 67 counties in Alabama with offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Selma, and the statewide Call Center located in the Montgomery Central Office.

Requirements

Deep commitment to LSA’s mission and dedication to equitable, client-centered high quality legal services delivery which focuses on serving low-income and marginalized communities and ensuring access to justice.
Significant senior nonprofit leadership experience.
Significant experience managing large budgets and diverse funding streams, including federal and state grants.
Significant experience managing personnel across multi-site operations.
Strong fundraising, communications, external relations, and organizational leadership skills.
Ability to maintain organizational compliance and strong relationships with government and private funders without being risk-averse in a manner that supports strong client service delivery.
Residence in Montgomery or willingness to relocate.
JD is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal aid organization preferred.
Knowledge of and experience leading compliance with the requirements of the Legal Services Corporation is strongly preferred.
Membership in the Alabama State Bar or willingness to become licensed and join the State Bar within a reasonable period is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic, mission-driven leadership to advance access to justice throughout the State of Alabama.
Ensuring delivery of high-quality legal services across throughout the State with diverse programs and service models.
Serving as the primary public representative of LSA at the local, state, and national levels, including with courts, government agencies, funders, and community partners.
Leading fundraising efforts for operations, innovation, and capital improvements; engaging directly in major donor cultivation and stewardship.
Recruiting, developing, and supporting senior leadership and staff; fostering an inclusive, high-performing organizational culture.
Overseeing fiscal management, long-term financial planning, audits, and risk management.
Partnering with the Board of Directors to support governance, strategic planning, and fiduciary oversight.