Description

The CEO leads ILS as this legal aid organization provides high-quality legal work for clients, continues its leadership role in Indiana and throughout the legal aid community, and nurtures new generations of ILS staff. 

 Primary duties include: 

• Serve as the public face of ILS, maintaining a leadership role in local, state and national networks of legal aid, client and social services communities, and the organized bar and government 
• Lead ILS to achieve the goals established by the Board of Directors in its strategic plan 
• Provide leadership and structural support for staff to strengthen, protect and focus high-quality work of maximum impact for clients 
• Oversee and participate in resource development and fundraising 
• Provide oversight for ILS’s complex finances, including 80 funding sources with unique budgeting, reporting, compliance and legal requirements  
• Preserve institutional expertise and leadership, and hire and develop staff
• Work with the Board of Directors so that its members actively contribute to ILS success  
• Demonstrate commitment to advocacy in support of the legal rights of eligible clients and to equal access to justice  
• Manage staff, financials, reporting, budget development, and compliance with grant contracts and legal requirements 
• Collaborate with partners and service providers on behalf of eligible clients 

Requirements

Desired qualifications and experience: 

• Management experience involving staff supervision, financial oversight and reporting, budget development, and compliance with grants, contracts and legal requirements 
• Demonstrated experience as a manager in a multi-million-dollar, multi-office organization  
• Experience with federal and state civil legal aid organizations  
• Demonstrated success in resource development and fundraising 
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills 
• Skills in relationship building and stakeholder interaction rooted in collaboration 
• Commitment to the use of technology to extend services throughout the state 
• Experience and skill in communicating with a strong active board of directors 
• Ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with an experienced staff 
• Possession of a JD and Indiana license or willingness to become licensed in Indiana within a reasonable period of time 

To apply: 

To receive full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit application materials by August 3, 2026. Submit a letter expressing your interest in the position, your qualifications for the job with reference to the specific qualities described above, and what you hope to contribute to ILS’ future. Include a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references. Materials should be submitted electronically to [email protected] in Microsoft Word or PDF format.