Legal Services Project Manager (Pro Bono & Training) – Legal Services State Support
Position Type: Regular Full-Time Exempt
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (Hybrid)
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a dedicated Legal Services Project Manager (Pro Bono & Training) to join Legal Services State Support (State Support), a statewide legal services support program housed at MMLA that serves Minnesota's civil legal aid community. State Support plays a unique, non-direct-service role in Minnesota’s civil justice system by providing information, connections, and tools for legal aid organizations, pro bono partners, and the public.
In this role, you will lead continuing legal education (CLE) and pro bono initiatives that support Minnesota’s civil legal aid community. If you’re ready to apply your skills to meaningful, statewide impact, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
State Support’s work focuses on the following areas:
Educate the public about legal issues and improve client referrals to providers, primarily through www.LawHelpMN.org and the Legal Kiosk Project.
Strengthening the advocate community through continuing legal education trainings, statewide conferences, and system-wide support
Expanding access to free legal services, primarily through www.MNLegalAdvice.org.
For more information, visit www.mnlegalservices.org.
Position Summary
The Legal Services Project Manager leads core projects that strengthen civil legal services across Minnesota. This position is responsible for managing the Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO) platform, overseeing the ProJusticeMN resource site and its planned successor platform, coordinating Continuing Legal Education trainings and mini conferences, and leading programming for the biennial Statewide Legal Services Conference.
The Project Manager works closely with pro bono attorneys, legal aid staff, partner organizations, and outside vendors to ensure these projects run effectively, meet community needs, and advance State Support's mission of expanding access to justice throughout Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
This position leads projects that support the civil legal services community. The position is responsible for three primary projects:
Minnesota Legal Advice Online (MLAO). MLAO is an online platform where income-eligible clients can post questions for pro bono lawyers to answer about civil legal matters. The project manager oversees the functioning of the site with support from an outside vendor; reviews and logs all questions posted to the site; trains, supports, and recruits pro bono lawyers; closes unanswered questions and provides referrals when appropriate; and compiles data for reporting on site usage.
Pro Bono Projects. ProJusticeMN is a site for pro bono lawyers and legal aid staff to access training, resources, a calendar, a directory of pro bono opportunities and listservs to facilitate their work. The project manager oversees this site, updating the information and collaborating with partners, including the MSBA (Minnesota State Bar Association), on how to best serve the pro bono community. In 2026 and 2027, this position will work closely on a project to replace ProJusticeMN with a new platform funded by a BOCLA project grant.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings and Statewide Legal Services Conference. State Support offers one-to-four trainings a month for the legal aid and pro-bono communities. State Support also typically offers one-to-two mini conferences per year. This position is the lead training planner and is responsible for identifying training topics and presenters and coordinating trainings.
State Support holds a Statewide Legal Services Conference every other year. This position is the lead for planning State Conference programming, including plenary and breakout sessions. In late 2026, this position will begin planning for the Oct. 13-15, 2027 Statewide Conference.
In addition to these three primary projects, all members of State Support’s staff assist with additional duties as needed. This is a unique job that provides an exciting opportunity to make a statewide impact on improving access to justice for all Minnesotans.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications
At least 3 years of legal experience in legal services, public interest law, or a related systems-level role
A demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice, including the belief that people should be able to understand and assert their legal rights, with experience making legal information accessible, clear, and usable, particularly for people navigating legal issues without representation
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects with strict deadlines
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Self-starter who is able to work independently without direct supervision
Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning and integrating new technologies into daily work
Juris Doctor degree
Preferred qualifications
Project planning and project management experience
Experience working in the access-to-justice field
Experience working in a team-based setting
Experience coordinating across multiple agencies and organizations
Experience working with diverse economic, social, or cultural communities
SALARY: $84, 363 to 96,345 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off. We operate on a 4.5-day workweek, ending at noon on Fridays.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and three job-related references at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by July 17, 2026.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at [email protected].
Please direct all other inquiries to [email protected].
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.
