Christian Legal Society – Law Student Ministries Director

Christian Legal Society – Law Student Ministries Director Email: jobs@clsnet.org Contact Phone: Job or Position Title: Law Student Ministries Director Company or Organization: Christian Legal Society Location: 8001 Braddock Rd, Suite 302, Springfield VA, 22151 Salary Information: Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role. Job Description: The Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to serving Jesus Christ through the practice of law (Attorney Ministries), the defense of religious freedom and life (Center for Law and Religious Freedom), the cultivation of law student chapters (Law Student Ministries), and the provision of Christian legal aid to the poor and needy (Christian Legal Aid). This position is a part of the CLS management team and reports to the COO and collaborates closely with the other chief Officers and department directors to promote and support the mission, values, and ministries of CLS. Among its major responsibilities (below), the position also requires management over the LSM Program Coordinator. Employment Type: Full-Time Major Responsibilities: The position is responsible for the high-level management and coordination of the Law Student Ministries (LSM) department. The individual in this role will help manage 140+ student chapters from across the nation, as well as offer their support to the other 30+ independent Christian student chapters when appropriate. They will also pursue ways to start new chapters in law schools missing Christian student organizations. Duties Include (but are not limited to): Leading all LSM initiatives Proactively proposing, developing, and implementing ways to expand the impact of LSM Maintain regular contact with law student chapter leaders to encourage and provide practical support Identify and support the formation of new law student chapters Help develop various pre-law and mentorship programs Consult and coordinate with student leaders on various events (e.g., Bible Studies, lunch lecturers, panels) Provide insight into various forms of mediation in the event chapter leaders need an outsider’s perspective Offer Biblical guidance for struggling chapters and law students Think innovatively on ways to serve law schools and bridge the divide between distance chapters Support students in attending regional retreats and national conferences (e.g., scholarships, transportation, roommates) Set up online or in-person forums for discussion and debate concerning the integration of Christianity and law Provide resources to place chapters in a position to succeed, including, e.g., registration documents, ideas for campus engagement, Bible study resources, contact information for local attorneys Manage and lead the Student Symposium at the annual National Conference and the CLS Law School Fellows Program Supporting, encouraging, and collaborating creatively with the other CLS ministry directors to fulfill the CLS Mission. Qualifications: Agreeing to the CLS Statement of Faith and to abide by CLS Community Life Statement J.D degree 2 or more years of practical legal experience Mature Christian faith A self-starter who can take initiative, act without constant supervision, and possesses high motivation Ability to identify issues/problems and propose and implement solutions Ability to work collaboratively with the COO and other ministry directors Ability to articulate the scriptural basis of vocation and calling Excellent written and oral communication skills and relationship-building skills Outgoing and energetic with excellent relationship-building and fostering skills Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills Skilled in planning and implementing processes Experience in a Christian non-profit ministry is a plus Compensation and Benefits: CLS offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and 403(b) benefits. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. Applying: Qualified candidates should submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file name to jobs@clsnet.org Resume Cover letter detailing your interest in the position with an emphasis on how your experience aligns with the position’s responsibilities. Three references with contact information who can speak to your character, talents, and/or spiritual formation We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position but will contact only those to whom we offer an interview. All correspondence should be by email and not by phone. Requirements: Closing Date: 05/15/2026 Website or Application Links: Additional Information: