Job Opportunities at NLADA
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit
association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. For 100 years, NLADA
has pioneered access to justice at the national, state and local levels through the creation of our public defender system,
development of nationally applicable standards for legal representation, groundbreaking legal legislation and the creation of
important institutions such as the Legal Services Corporation. NLADA serves as the collective voice for our country’s civil legal aid
and public defender services and provides advocacy, training, technical assistance and the NLADA Insurance Program to its members, who
are comprised of legal professionals, institutions and the people they represent.
NLADA is celebrating its 100th year in 2011, reflecting on the tremendous efforts of its members and leaders during its first
century and rededicating its work to providing equal justice for centuries to come. Equal Justice. Of the People. For the People.
To learn more about the job opportunities that await, please check out some
of the positions below.
Director of Quality and Program Enhancement
NLADA currently has a position open within its Civil Legal Services area for a Director of Quality & Program Enhancement .
The position is located in Washington, DC and position requirements and functions as well as the candidate qualifications needed are outlined below.
SUMMARY
The Director of Quality & Program Enhancement within the NLADA Civil Services department will lead NLADA’s efforts to support,
evaluate and assess quality in the delivery of civil legal aid. Program quality is essential in service provision and this position
will provide visionary leadership for the program as well as reinforcing, encouraging and modeling improved services for clients.
Additionally, the Director of Quality & Program Enhancement will spearhead efforts to increase NLADA’s database on program initiatives,
funding sources, effective analysis and evaluation of programs with the overriding goal of assisting local, state and national legal aid programs.
Incumbent must have strong commitment to mission and goals of NLADA, and thorough understanding of its work.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
In its leadership capacity, the Director of Quality & Program Enhancement will direct NLADA’s initiatives related to standard-based quality and
improvement in civil legal aid programs, particularly related to systemic or broad-based advocacy efforts. This position will also develop the
research capacity and data base to support quality delivery in civil legal aid programs.
The incumbent will support initiatives of NLADA’s Program Enhancement Committee, particularly with respect to the development of a peer-to-peer evaluation
and assessment capacity as well as lead the development of an outcomes/effectiveness analysis of legal aid and pro bono activities.
Experience & Education Needed for Position
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of and passion for the civil legal aid system and delivery issues and extensive experience in managing civil legal aid advocacy and programmatic agenda. Related skills include evaluation/assessment, research, data manipulation and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Ten years of overall experience in the provision/ management of civil legal assistance. Attorney admitted to practice before the highest
court of a state, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
TO APPLY
Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to b.biehn@nlada.org
Position closes 4/22/2011 or when filled.
No other job opportunities are available at this time.
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