What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Legal Advocacy position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a respected legal services organization, is seeking a Migrant Farmworker Advocacy Director to join their team in Florida. This role will lead efforts to provide comprehensive legal assistance to migrant farmworkers and their families across the state, focusing on employment, housing, public benefits, and civil rights issues.
What You'll Do As The Advocacy Director
- Spearhead a team delivering legal services to farmworker clients on agricultural, employment, and housing law matters
- Develop and implement a strategic advocacy plan for the migrant farmworker unit
- Lead community outreach initiatives and litigation efforts throughout Florida and beyond
- Train and supervise staff, including law student interns, on identifying and addressing farmworker legal needs
- Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies
- Coordinate with external organizations and promote positive relations with client groups, service providers, and the legal community
You'll Succeed As The Advocacy Director If You Have
- A Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar
- 8-10 years of experience representing migrant and seasonal farmworkers
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage high-pressure situations with deadlines
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
- A deep commitment to social justice and compassion for underserved communities
- Fluency in Spanish (preferred)
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed
Our Client Offers
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of migrant farmworkers and their families
- A collaborative work environment with a dedicated team of legal professionals
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- The chance to shape and expand critical legal services for vulnerable populations
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.
