Community Justice Program Manager
Timberland Legal Aid – Longview, Washington
Job Posting Open until Position(s) Filled
Join Timberland Legal Aid as a Community Justice Program Manager in Longview, WA, coordinating legal services for underserved communities. Full‑time (35 hours/week), hybrid, $28.00–$31.00 per hour plus benefits and potential bilingual differential.
Schedule: Full‑time, 35 hours per week; in‑person in our Longview office 4 days per week with 1 remote day per week.
Pay: $28.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on experience, job‑related skills, and language ability. Pay within the range may be higher for approved bilingual skills used in the job. As training is completed and new duties are fully taken on, pay increases within the range may be considered under our compensation practices.
About the role
The Community Justice Program Manager leads a civil legal services program that helps low‑income community members access timely, high‑quality, trauma‑informed support. This role combines program coordination, staff supervision, and partnership building with attorneys and community organizations, and is based in our Longview, Washington office. It is a good fit for someone with legal aid or community‑based services experience who is ready to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.
What you’ll do
- Lead a defined civil legal program area (for example, housing, family safety, public benefits, or similar), including day‑to‑day service delivery.
- Coordinate legal clinics, consultations, referrals, and case‑management workflows.
- Supervise Community Justice Workers, case managers, or other assigned staff; provide guidance, feedback, and support for professional growth.
- Monitor cases, documentation, and outcomes to promote quality, consistency, and timely follow‑up.
- Help build and maintain a network of staff, volunteer, and contracted attorneys and justice partners.
- Support outreach and community engagement efforts to reach people facing barriers to justice.
- Take on additional supervisory, budget, and quality‑control responsibilities over time through training and structured delegation.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as social work, legal studies, human services, nonprofit management) or comparable lived, community‑based, or professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in legal aid, nonprofit or social services, public‑interest work, court navigation, or a closely related field.
- At least 1 year of experience supervising staff, leading program operations, or coordinating complex service delivery.
- Experience working with low‑income communities or people facing multiple barriers to justice.
- Comfort with case‑management systems, documentation, data tracking, and basic program reporting.
- Strong organizational skills, clear communication, sound judgment, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma‑informed, client‑centered practice.
- Knowledge of civil legal issues affecting low‑income communities is strongly preferred; grant‑funded or legal aid program experience is a plus.
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid sick leave; vacation or other paid time off; and many paid holidays. Other compensation, such as a bilingual differential, stipend, or bonus, may also be available where applicable and as budgets allow.
Reporting
This position reports to the Executive Director or CEO and may supervise Community Justice Workers, case managers, leads, interns, volunteers, or other assigned staff.
How to Apply
Send an email containing the subject of Community Justice Program Manager to [email protected] and include a Cover Letter discussing your interest in the position and a current Resume.
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Client services: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- read and write English and Spanish (Preferred)
Location:
- Longview, WA 98632 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Longview, WA 98632
