Civil Division Director

Job overview

The Civil Division Director role is in-office in Rochester, NY. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides civil legal services and works to improve access to justice for underserved populations. The director provides strategic and operational leadership for Civil Division programs, overseeing staff, policies, budgets, grants, legal quality, and client service. The role helps ensure consistent, high-quality legal services while supporting program development, staff growth, and community partnerships.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership for Civil Division programs
• coach program directors and supervisors
• translate priorities into operational plans
• establish policies and case-management standards
• participate in budget planning
• oversee grant compliance and reporting
• conduct case-file audits and practice reviews
• support staff development and performance management
• address escalated client concerns
• maintain community and stakeholder relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil division director

rochester ny

the legal aid society of rochester

civil legal services

program leadership

access to justice

grant management

staff development

client services

legal quality control

hybrid work schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• paid lunch hour
• employer contributions toward health and dental insurance
• vacation, sick leave, personal time, and 14 paid holidays
• $600 annual internet stipend
• 3% 401(k) or Roth 401(k) match
• language differential
• professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Why this role

Requires admission to practice law in New York State and at least five years of progressively responsible legal experience, including significant civil legal services or public-interest experience. Hybrid work schedule, paid lunch hour, insurance contributions, paid leave, holidays, internet stipend, retirement match, professional development, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility are listed.

About the employer

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.