What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Executive Director
About North Penn Legal Services
North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) is a 60 year old nonprofit organization providing civil legal aid to low-income residents throughout 20 counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. At the close of our 2024-2025 fiscal year, NPLS had a $10M budget funded mostly by government contracts and grants (IOLTA, AJA, DHS, and LSC), 9 offices and 3 satellite locations, and a staff of 91 including 36 attorneys and 25 paralegals. The staff’s goal is to provide effective and impactful representation and community partnerships to best educate and support their client-eligible population.
At the core of its mission is an unwavering determination to ensure the voice of their constituency is heard and to affect change in the lives of those NPLS serves. Services include individual representation, information and advice, community legal education, and support for those clients who take direct responsibility for handling some or all aspects of their legal problem.
Learn more about North Penn Legal Services at https://www.nplspa.org/.
The Opportunity
North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) seeks a visionary and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization through a pivotal moment of transition. Following a period of long-standing leadership, NPLS is energized by the opportunity for fresh perspective, organizational renewal, and strengthened community presence. The next Executive Director will have the platform to reintroduce the organization to funders, partners, and the communities it serves, while fostering a unified culture across a geographically diverse footprint. This is a rare opportunity to build on a strong legacy while shaping the future of an organization deeply committed to advancing access to justice for low-income communities.
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of North Penn Legal Services (NPLS), reporting to the Board of Directors with full programmatic, fiscal, and operational authority. This leader will drive funding diversification and long-term sustainability, positioning the organization for resilience amid an evolving and uncertain funding landscape. At the same time, the Executive Director will play a central role in reinvigorating staff morale, strengthening collaboration, and investing in talent development and retention, ensuring NPLS remains a high-performing and fulfilling place to work.
NPLS is seeking a leader who can navigate complexity with clarity, honor what is working, and thoughtfully guide what comes next. This role is ideal for a leader who believes deeply in equal justice, values authentic relationships, and can balance strategic vision with thoughtful, people-centered leadership.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $160,000 commensurate with relevant experience. NPLS offers an excellent benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and generous paid leave and time off for holidays. Employees may qualify for and choose to elect compensation in lieu of some of these benefits. Additionally, employees may qualify for loan repayment assistance or forgiveness as NPLS is an eligible employer for several programs.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7289364
Executive Director
About North Penn Legal Services
North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) is a 60 year old nonprofit organization providing civil legal aid to low-income residents throughout 20 counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. At the close of our 2024-2025 fiscal year, NPLS had a $10M budget funded mostly by government contracts and grants (IOLTA, AJA, DHS, and LSC), 9 offices and 3 satellite locations, and a staff of 91 including 36 attorneys and 25 paralegals. The staff’s goal is to provide effective and impactful representation and community partnerships to best educate and support their client-eligible population.
At the core of its mission is an unwavering determination to ensure the voice of their constituency is heard and to affect change in the lives of those NPLS serves. Services include individual representation, information and advice, community legal education, and support for those clients who take direct responsibility for handling some or all aspects of their legal problem.
Learn more about North Penn Legal Services at https://www.nplspa.org/.
The Opportunity
North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) seeks a visionary and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization through a pivotal moment of transition. Following a period of long-standing leadership, NPLS is energized by the opportunity for fresh perspective, organizational renewal, and strengthened community presence. The next Executive Director will have the platform to reintroduce the organization to funders, partners, and the communities it serves, while fostering a unified culture across a geographically diverse footprint. This is a rare opportunity to build on a strong legacy while shaping the future of an organization deeply committed to advancing access to justice for low-income communities.
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of North Penn Legal Services (NPLS), reporting to the Board of Directors with full programmatic, fiscal, and operational authority. This leader will drive funding diversification and long-term sustainability, positioning the organization for resilience amid an evolving and uncertain funding landscape. At the same time, the Executive Director will play a central role in reinvigorating staff morale, strengthening collaboration, and investing in talent development and retention, ensuring NPLS remains a high-performing and fulfilling place to work.
NPLS is seeking a leader who can navigate complexity with clarity, honor what is working, and thoughtfully guide what comes next. This role is ideal for a leader who believes deeply in equal justice, values authentic relationships, and can balance strategic vision with thoughtful, people-centered leadership.
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $160,000 commensurate with relevant experience. NPLS offers an excellent benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and generous paid leave and time off for holidays. Employees may qualify for and choose to elect compensation in lieu of some of these benefits. Additionally, employees may qualify for loan repayment assistance or forgiveness as NPLS is an eligible employer for several programs.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7289364
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000