Program Director – Family Law Unit

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

Program Director overseeing Legal Aid Rochester’s Family Law Unit and representing low-income clients and domestic violence survivors. Managing attorneys, grants, operations, and community legal services.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $102,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Family Law, providing legal representation and counseling to low-income clients while managing program operations and staff. Strong skills in legal research, grant management, and community outreach are essential for success in this role.

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Juris DoctorNew York Bar AdmissionFamily Law RepresentationLegal Research SkillsGrant Management

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Hard Skills

Family LawLegal RepresentationLegal CounselingCourt AppearancesLegal ResearchNegotiatingProgram ManagementStaff SupervisionGrant ReportingPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHigh Level of InitiativeIndependenceOrganizationRespect for Clients

Tools & Technologies

Legal ServerMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorNew York Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Family Law UnitDomestic ViolenceCommunity OutreachSocial JusticeLegal Aid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide supervision and oversight of the Family Law Unit and its supervisors, attorneys, and legal assistants
Provide direct legal representation and legal counseling to low-income community members and survivors of domestic violence
Handle Family Court and Supreme Court representation, including divorce and family offense cases, court appearances, and appeals
Conduct community outreach, education, and training
Serve as liaison for Family Law grants and attend grant-related meetings
Manage daily program operations, workflow, procedures, staff assignments, meetings, and vacation schedules
Coordinate attorney ex parte expectations and schedules
Oversee the Uncontested Divorce Program and the Rochester-Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium Coordinator
Supervise assigned county program documents, invoices, and billing
Collaborate with Legal Aid directors, supervisors, management, legal service providers, and community agencies
Review cases for conflicts and financial eligibility and maintain intake procedures
Develop staff allocations and ensure grant deliverables are met by staff and sub-grantees
Prepare grant reports, quarterly narrative reports, program statistics, funding proposals, and program development materials
Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and manage performance of program staff
Set goals, delegate work, monitor progress, resolve escalated issues, and conduct performance reviews
Approve timecards, manage time-off requests, participate in hiring and onboarding, and maintain a staff training program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor
Admission to the New York Bar with a minimum of 5 years
Previous experience in management or as a practicing attorney
High level of initiative, independence, and organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent legal research skills
Excellent negotiating ability
Ability to think and speak quickly and accurately
Respect and consideration toward clients
Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, and Teams
Expertise using Legal Server
Commitment to social justice and passion for serving underprivileged communities
Ability to perform extended periods of sitting and regular computer use
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Ability to communicate effectively with associates, supervisors, and external stakeholders
Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
Up to 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
96 hours of sick leave
48 hours of personal time
14 paid holidays a year
$600 per year internet stipend
3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
$3,000 salary differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
Employer contribution to HSA or FSA
Paid Parking
Paid lunch hour
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program