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About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Admission to the Louisiana Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience
• Experience in family law, domestic violence law, or related fields
• Experience in supervising legal staff
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Experience with case management software and databases

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with survivors of sexual trauma
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and evaluation of STAR's Legal Program across all branches, ensuring consistent and effective service delivery within the program.
• Maintain and update Legal Program procedures and protocols in alignment with STAR's standards and best practices, with guidance from leadership.
• Identify gaps or barriers in the delivery of Legal services and work collaboratively with the team and leadership to recommend and implement improvements.
• Represent the Legal Program in internal meetings and provide input to inform organizational planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with other program managers and directors to support integrated, trauma-informed services and cross-program coordination.
• Take initiative in addressing challenges that impact Legal Program operations, survivor services, team dynamics, and propose practical solutions within the scope of the program.
• Communicate and implement agency decisions within the Legal team in a clear, consistent, and professional manner to support alignment across departments.
• Supervise and support Staff Attorneys, Legal Services Coordinator, and Legal Externs, including participation in hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate Legal team meetings and monthly one-on-one supervision with direct reports to provide guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Monitor and verify that staff and externs are consistently fulfilling their job duties, providing timely and effective services, and adhering to STAR's performance and documentation standards.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with direct reports to ensure clarity in roles, accountability, and supervisory integrity.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 - 15 clients
• Provide comprehensive legal representation to every client
• Ensure consistency between legal services being offered to clients across branches
• Ensure all staff are aware of the available services provided by the legal department
• Document and note all survivor interactions and upload all documents to the organization's centralized database in a timely manner
• Ensure that survivor files are complete, well-organized, and up-to-date.
• Ensure completion of grant deliverables within required timelines.
• Assist with preparation of grant reports and documentation required by funders.
• Clock in and out using the organization's timekeeping system
• Submit monthly mileage and reimbursement documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain continuing education requirements.
• Submit mandated reports to DCFS and law enforcement, as required by Louisiana law.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities