Deputy Director, DC Resource Bridge

Legal Aid DC seeks an experienced attorney to serve as a Deputy Director for the DC Resource Bridge, a community-wide coordinated intake and referral program.

Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and appellate matters. We also help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal legal system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.

Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org.

About the DC Resource Bridge

The DC Bar Foundation is the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia, committed to the vision that residents of the District have equal access to justice, regardless of knowledge, income, or power. Through a network-driven approach, DCBF brings together invested stakeholders to identify and address unmet civil legal needs, develop solutions and drive meaningful impact to transform DC’s legal aid system into one that provides a fair and equal legal experience for all.

The DC Resource Bridge (DCRB), a collaboration with the DC Bar Foundation and legal services organizations across the District hosted by Legal Aid, connects residents to the most appropriate legal referral to meet their needs. The DCRB currently connects residents with help in family law, public benefits, consumer law, and appellate cases. The DCRB will grow to cover all traditional legal services practice areas. The Deputy Director will work with the DCRB Director and current Deputy Directory to expand and manage the day-to-day work of the DCRB, by collaborating with the DCBF, legal service providers, the court, and community-based organizations. The Deputy Director will supervise non-attorney legal Navigators.

Tasks and Duties

The Deputy Director will report to the DC Resource Bridge Director.

• Provide routine supervision and feedback for DCRB staff, as well as conduct performance evaluations;
• Collaborate with funder, technology partner, legal services organizations, and other community partners to continuously improve the DC Resource Bridge and expand its reach;
• Monitor data compliance within technology partner and other data collection systems; and
• Work with People & Culture team to ensure that the DCRB management implements Legal Aid’s collective bargaining agreement as appropriate.

Qualifications

• D.C. Bar membership required.
• Knowledge of the DC community, legal services organizations, and access to justice initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
• Ability to work both independently as well as in collaboration with others.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Experience managing high volume customer and/or client facing projects.
• A demonstrated commitment to racial, social and economic justice.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience working in a legal services environment, particularly in DC.
• Ability to speak Spanish, Amharic, or other language spoken by our Applicant community.
• Experience managing staff.
• Experience with program management and technology.

Salary and Benefits

The DC Resource Bridge Supervisor will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid's policy based on years of relevant full-time experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. Starting salaries are as follows:

• Supervisor with 5 years full-time work experience: $117,924
• Supervisor with 7 years full-time work experience: $120,498
• Supervisor with 10 years full-time work experience: $126,621

Legal Aid generally provides two salary increases per year, depending on funding availability: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a step increase in July.

Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance for the employee, annual discretionary retirement match, 13 paid holidays, personal leave, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days each per year.

This position is not included in the bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320 and is categorized as a confidential employee.

New hires start with a 4-day in-person schedule for the first two months of employment, then move to a 2-3 day a week hybrid schedule.

Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package including eligibility for fully paid health insurance for the employee, annual retirement match, short term disability, life insurance for the employee, 13 paid holidays, 25 days of annual leave per year and 15 days of sick leave per year.

To Apply

Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve. Interested persons are encouraged to apply immediately and should submit a letter of interest and resume here. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Position remains open until 5:00 pm EST January 16, 2026. No emails or phone calls, please.

Legal Aid generally provides two salary increases per year, depending on funding availability: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a step increase in July.

Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package that includes fully paid health insurance for the employee, annual discretionary retirement match, 13 paid holidays, personal leave, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days each per year.

Ability to speak Spanish, Amharic, or other language spoken by our Applicant community preferred but not required.