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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago

Director of Native American Program

positionBernalillo, NM
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Director for the Native American Program, which provides civil legal services to low-income Native Americans in New Mexico. The Director will oversee the program's operations, ensuring client needs are met, collaborating with tribal entities, and managing legal advocacy efforts.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the civil legal needs of its client community are met, including initiating and completing period needs assessments
Partnering and collaborating with tribal entities within the service area
Developing projects and programs to leverage NAP resources, including funding opportunities
Integrating NAP's technology and communications needs into NMLA's statewide system
Overseeing the NAP's legal advocacy, including supervising the Litigation Specialist
Organizing and participating in community education and outreach activities to the various Pueblo communities
Working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA's management team; and
Being active in local bar associations and community activities

Qualification

Legal advocacyProgram managementCommunity outreachCollaboration with tribal entitiesNeeds assessmentTeam strategiesCommunication skills

Required

Experience in administration and management of legal programs
Knowledge of civil legal needs of low-income communities, particularly Native Americans
Ability to conduct needs assessments
Experience in partnering and collaborating with tribal entities
Skills in developing projects and programs to leverage resources
Familiarity with technology and communications integration in legal services
Experience in legal advocacy and supervision of legal staff
Ability to organize and participate in community education and outreach activities
Strong commitment to serving client communities and developing effective team strategies
Willingness to travel statewide

Benefits

100% employer-paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees; generous contributions for dependents
3 weeks vacation time, 6 days personal time, liberal sick pay, and federal holidays off
Comp time for overtime
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote – your choice!)
37.5-hour work week
403(b) Retirement Plan
Competitive salary

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.3M
Key Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
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Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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