Deputy Project Director
Legal Services NYC, New York, NY, United States
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low‑income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood‑based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community‑based and client‑run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness.
Immediate Job Opening Deputy Project Director – Bronx Legal Services Bronx Legal Services seeks a Deputy Project Director to join the dynamic leadership team in the South Bronx. The Deputy Project Director reports directly to the Project Director and is a key member of the organization’s senior management team, working collaboratively with the Director of Litigation and the Director of Administration in all aspects of the operation and management of the organization.
Our Organization Bronx Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services for low‑income people in the country. Bronx Legal Services has worked tirelessly for nearly six decades to provide high‑quality innovative representation to address the pressing needs of the Bronx’s diverse low‑income population, in the areas of housing, homeowner protection, public benefits, access to healthcare, disability rights, family law, immigration law, consumer law, access to education, and employment rights. Our mission is to fight poverty and seek racial, social and economic justice.
Salary and Compensation The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience: $160,000–$200,000. LSNYC’s expansive benefits package includes exceptional healthcare with low copays (employees pay 1% of their annual salary), comprehensive dental insurance, a vision plan, generous vacation days (21 days in the first year, 28 days thereafter, plus 14 paid holidays and 18 sick days per year), industry‑leading parental leave (average six months) and coverage for fertility treatment. Employees with student loan debt also have access to our internal Loan Repayment Assistance Program and may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Key Functions of the Role
Acts as the Project Director when the Project Director is unavailable.
Represents the program and its mission to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, local government officials, community‑based organizations, and others to heighten the organization’s visibility and awareness of Bronx Legal Services’ impact.
Supports the Project Director in advancing relationships with government, funders and private donors and develops a fundraising plan.
Expands pro‑bono initiatives and collaborations.
Supports the Project Director in recruiting new board members that reflect the values of Bronx Legal Services, participates in board meetings and partners with the Board to fundraise.
Develops leadership among staff managers and supervisors to foster a collaborative environment focused on achieving goals and providing high‑quality legal services to clients.
Shares supervision of Unit Directors.
Supports the Project Director in overseeing program budget performance and compliance with grantor/funder requirements and deliverables.
Works with the management team to maintain a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse, highly qualified staff and supports their professional growth.
Supports initiatives to increase community outreach and engagement.
Completes special projects as assigned by the Project Director.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and admission to the New York Bar.
At least eight years of experience in legal services or similar settings, including at least five years supervising advocates, mentors, and case‑handling lawyers.
Strong understanding of Bronx communities and a passion for holistic legal services and justice.
Proven track record of fundraising.
Successful management of large grants and creation of metrics to meet deliverables.
Demonstrated engagement with Bronx elected officials and local CBOs.
Successful engagement with pro‑bono resources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; persuasive, passionate communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple complex tasks.
Ability to work well in teams and foster collaboration.
Advocacy experience in at least one area of Bronx Legal Services’ practice groups: tenant and homeowner rights, immigration, family law, public benefits, LGBTQ/HIV advocacy, education, disability, employment, tax, health advocacy, community economic development, and economic justice.
Working Arrangement Hybrid model: up to 50% remote work; staff are expected to be in the office a minimum of five days during a bi‑weekly pay period.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Legal Services NYC is an equal‑opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Immediate Job Opening Deputy Project Director – Bronx Legal Services Bronx Legal Services seeks a Deputy Project Director to join the dynamic leadership team in the South Bronx. The Deputy Project Director reports directly to the Project Director and is a key member of the organization’s senior management team, working collaboratively with the Director of Litigation and the Director of Administration in all aspects of the operation and management of the organization.
Our Organization Bronx Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC, the largest provider of free civil legal services for low‑income people in the country. Bronx Legal Services has worked tirelessly for nearly six decades to provide high‑quality innovative representation to address the pressing needs of the Bronx’s diverse low‑income population, in the areas of housing, homeowner protection, public benefits, access to healthcare, disability rights, family law, immigration law, consumer law, access to education, and employment rights. Our mission is to fight poverty and seek racial, social and economic justice.
Salary and Compensation The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience: $160,000–$200,000. LSNYC’s expansive benefits package includes exceptional healthcare with low copays (employees pay 1% of their annual salary), comprehensive dental insurance, a vision plan, generous vacation days (21 days in the first year, 28 days thereafter, plus 14 paid holidays and 18 sick days per year), industry‑leading parental leave (average six months) and coverage for fertility treatment. Employees with student loan debt also have access to our internal Loan Repayment Assistance Program and may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Key Functions of the Role
Acts as the Project Director when the Project Director is unavailable.
Represents the program and its mission to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, local government officials, community‑based organizations, and others to heighten the organization’s visibility and awareness of Bronx Legal Services’ impact.
Supports the Project Director in advancing relationships with government, funders and private donors and develops a fundraising plan.
Expands pro‑bono initiatives and collaborations.
Supports the Project Director in recruiting new board members that reflect the values of Bronx Legal Services, participates in board meetings and partners with the Board to fundraise.
Develops leadership among staff managers and supervisors to foster a collaborative environment focused on achieving goals and providing high‑quality legal services to clients.
Shares supervision of Unit Directors.
Supports the Project Director in overseeing program budget performance and compliance with grantor/funder requirements and deliverables.
Works with the management team to maintain a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse, highly qualified staff and supports their professional growth.
Supports initiatives to increase community outreach and engagement.
Completes special projects as assigned by the Project Director.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and admission to the New York Bar.
At least eight years of experience in legal services or similar settings, including at least five years supervising advocates, mentors, and case‑handling lawyers.
Strong understanding of Bronx communities and a passion for holistic legal services and justice.
Proven track record of fundraising.
Successful management of large grants and creation of metrics to meet deliverables.
Demonstrated engagement with Bronx elected officials and local CBOs.
Successful engagement with pro‑bono resources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; persuasive, passionate communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple complex tasks.
Ability to work well in teams and foster collaboration.
Advocacy experience in at least one area of Bronx Legal Services’ practice groups: tenant and homeowner rights, immigration, family law, public benefits, LGBTQ/HIV advocacy, education, disability, employment, tax, health advocacy, community economic development, and economic justice.
Working Arrangement Hybrid model: up to 50% remote work; staff are expected to be in the office a minimum of five days during a bi‑weekly pay period.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Legal Services NYC is an equal‑opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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