Family Defense Practice Leader

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Still She Rises, Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women, women with children, or women who are child caregivers and have been brought into the criminal, child welfare, and housing legal systems. SSR seeks to employ highly motivated individuals with a commitment to indigent defense. Founded in North Tulsa, SSR offers client-centered, innovative, and holistic legal representation, honoring the dignity of the women we serve by championing our clients’ individual goals while targeting systemic issues impacting the larger community.

The Family Defense Practice Leader will provide oversight of day‑to‑day operations and development of the Family Defense Practice as a team representing clients whose parental rights are challenged. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director and Legal Director, the Practice Leader will ensure the Family Defense Practice aligns with strategic goals set by the Executive Director. The ideal leader showcases a record of investment in client‑centered holistic legal advocacy and is invigorated by developing others.

• Further develop and continuously elevate the standard of practice through innovative motions, arguments, and strategies.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director to develop and implement training materials for new staff as well as ongoing skill and knowledge trainings.
• Collaborate with other SSR leadership to implement policies, procedures, and tools used to develop the practice area and coordinate with the interdisciplinary practice as a whole.
• Manage relationships with peer organizations and court system players to facilitate efficient and effective advocacy.

• Supervise the day‑to‑day work of attorneys and paralegal including case assignments, practice priority implementation, and supervision of appearances, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Support FDP staff in their professional development by providing regular feedback, coaching staff in applying best practices, and identifying appropriate resources and training events.

• Invest in the continued growth and development of all team members.
• Model thoughtfulness, responsiveness, and safety to team members and clients.
• Enforce SSR’s values and commitment to those values through specific behaviors.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging for our clients and team members.

• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Family defense / parent defense experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing individual team members.
• Enthusiastic alignment and commitment to SSR’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability and desire to manage multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial, gender, and social equity and against institutional racism.
• Desire AND experience working with or on behalf of members or marginalized communities.
• Superb communication skills.
• Sound decision‑making skills and ability to set clear priorities.

• Indigent Defense experience.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience.
• Exceptional team building and management skills.

$120,000 annually + medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, relocation support and 401K with 4% employer contribution.

Upload a cover letter and resume in one document at Careers on stilllsherises.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please contact careers with any questions regarding the position.

Still She Rises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.