Legal Services Project Manager

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$84,363 - $96,345•Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a dedicated Legal Services Project Manager (Pro Bono & Training) to join Legal Services State Support (State Support), a statewide legal services support program housed at MMLA that serves Minnesota's civil legal aid community. State Support plays a unique, non-direct-service role in Minnesota’s civil justice system by providing information, connections, and tools for legal aid organizations, pro bono partners, and the public. In this role, you will lead continuing legal education (CLE) and pro bono initiatives that support Minnesota’s civil legal aid community. If you’re ready to apply your skills to meaningful, statewide impact, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. State Support’s work focuses on the following areas: Educate the public about legal issues and improve client referrals to providers, primarily through www.LawHelpMN.org and the Legal Kiosk Project. Strengthening the advocate community through continuing legal education trainings, statewide conferences, and system-wide support Expanding access to free legal services, primarily through www.MNLegalAdvice.org. For more information, visit www.mnlegalservices.org. The Legal Services Project Manager leads core projects that strengthen civil legal services across Minnesota. This position is responsible for managing the Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO) platform, overseeing the ProJusticeMN resource site and its planned successor platform, coordinating Continuing Legal Education trainings and mini conferences, and leading programming for the biennial Statewide Legal Services Conference. The Project Manager works closely with pro bono attorneys, legal aid staff, partner organizations, and outside vendors to ensure these projects run effectively, meet community needs, and advance State Support's mission of expanding access to justice throughout Minnesota.

Requirements

At least 3 years of legal experience in legal services, public interest law, or a related systems-level role
A demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice, including the belief that people should be able to understand and assert their legal rights, with experience making legal information accessible, clear, and usable, particularly for people navigating legal issues without representation
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects with strict deadlines
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Self-starter who is able to work independently without direct supervision
Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning and integrating new technologies into daily work
Juris Doctor degree

Nice To Haves

Project planning and project management experience
Experience working in the access-to-justice field
Experience working in a team-based setting
Experience coordinating across multiple agencies and organizations
Experience working with diverse economic, social, or cultural communities

Responsibilities

Oversees the functioning of the Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO) platform with support from an outside vendor.
Reviews and logs all questions posted to the MLAO site.
Trains, supports, and recruits pro bono lawyers for the MLAO platform.
Closes unanswered questions on MLAO and provides referrals when appropriate.
Compiles data for reporting on MLAO site usage.
Oversees the ProJusticeMN site, updating information and collaborating with partners.
Works closely on a project to replace ProJusticeMN with a new platform funded by a BOCLA project grant.
Serves as the lead training planner for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings and mini conferences, identifying training topics and presenters and coordinating trainings.
Serves as the lead for planning State Conference programming, including plenary and breakout sessions.
Assists with additional duties as needed.