Legal Program Manager

Michigan Community Resources • Detroit, MI

2d • $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 MCR’s values of community rootedness, trust, equity, strength, and service. Crucially, they are passionate about the importance and impact of the nonprofit sector in Michigan.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for MCR's 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 MCR’s 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree