Legal Program Manager
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Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Michigan Community Resources:
Michigan Community Resources (MCR) is a statewide nonprofit organization that seeks to build strong communities through strong organizations strong leaders and a strong nonprofit network. Since 1998 we have equipped nonprofit organizations serving income-diverse communities with the tools resources training and consulting they need to do their best work.
Joining the MCR Team:
We are lawyers community organizers artists writers activists advocates people connectors and more who share a fierce passion for Detroit and Michigan. We bring experience from across the globe to serve our clients. We value a positive internal team culture that is supportive and encouraging. We promote a healthy work life balance that supports our team members in centering life outside of work. We welcome energetic and innovative thought leaders to apply.
MCRs Legal Programs:
MCR has been providing legal services to nonprofits in Michigan for over 25 years. Through this work MCR fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic marginalization. Nonprofits especially small grassroots organizations are often unable to access crucial legal support due to prohibitive costs. MCR works to close this gap by providing a range of transactional legal services including a pro bono referral system in partnership with the private bar legal clinics workshops educational publications and more.
Purpose of the Role:
The Legal Program Manager will come alongside community leaders to provide high quality legal guidance and education to nonprofit organizations. A successful Legal Program Manager is highly detail-oriented and can seamlessly manage multiple priorities clients and deadlines while providing excellent customer service. The Legal Program Manager prefers a collaborative environment working on multiple projects. They are comfortable working in a hybrid environment with both remote work and periodic in-person activities and meetings mostly in Detroit Michigan. The ideal candidate shares MCRs values of community rootedness trust equity strength and service. Crucially they are passionate about the importance and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Legal Guidance & Education
- Provide accurate and high-quality legal guidance to MCR clients as well as adhere to the rules of professional conduct as required
- Deliver professional and personable customer service to nonprofit and grassroots organizations that promote MCRs mission vision and values
- Maintain accurate and complete records for all MCR legal clients
- Oversee creation of legal education tools resources and events that address common nonprofit legal issues
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging legal opinions policy changes and legislation impacting Michigan nonprofits
Attorney Volunteer Cultivation & Management
- Serve as an MCR liaison facilitating positive impactful interactions between the clients and volunteer attorneys
- Work closely with MCR staff to manage communication with volunteer attorneys
- Support the Director of Legal Programs in developing and implementing a strategy to recruit a robust network of attorney volunteers
- Support volunteer retention and recognition efforts
- Represent the organization through speaking engagements and presentations at conferences law schools trainings and other public forums
Skills Requirements:
- Enthusiasm for MCRs mission to serve clients including nonprofits and income-diverse communities
- JD and/or LLM from an ABA accredited law school
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with diverse populations including a strong desire to network and build relationships with a multitude of stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience:
- 5 years of similar work experience especially transactional or nonprofit law or experience in nonprofit sector
- Experience with software tools for managing client interactions and maintaining client records like Airtable HubSpot and SharePoint
- Ability to work flexible hours including limited evenings and/or weekends
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule with in-person days and events typically located in Detroit MI
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: Starting at $70000 and may be adjusted according to qualifications and experience.
We are extraordinarily proud of the benefits package that we offer our employees. PTO includes generous vacation and sick leave company holidays and regular Mental Health Fridays. We have competitive health dental and vision benefits and an employer sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Michigan Community Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
About Michigan Community Resources: Michigan Community Resources (MCR) is a statewide nonprofit organization that seeks to build strong communities through strong organizations, strong leaders, and a strong nonprofit network. Since 1998, we have equipped nonprofit organizations servin ... View more
