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Verified Pay $150,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Detroit, Michigan

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Lakeshore Legal Aid - Chief Culture Officer, Executive Office - Metro Detroit

Organization Overview:

Lakeshore Legal Aid serves people living with low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in a holistic manner to address clients legal issues and improve our communities. Lakeshore provides free, direct legal representation in southeast Michigan and the thumb and client intake, advice, and brief legal services throughout Michigan via our attorney-staffed hotline. Our practice areas include housing, family, consumer, elder, education, and public benefits law.

Position Overview:

Lakeshore Legal Aid is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its Chief Culture Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Executive Team, this role will advance Lakeshores mission and prepare staff to serve clients throughout its diverse communities. The CCOs primary responsibilities include:

  • Working across the organization at all levels and within all departments to ensure that Lakeshores underlying values of inclusiveness, dignity, and respect are clear, communicated, and understood and are reflected in Lakeshore Legal Aids culture.
  • Implementing organization-wide training and feedback listening groups focused on developing Lakeshores culture of dignity and respect internally and in the community;
  • Leading Lakeshores Employee Relations team to help deepen and strengthen an inclusive and respectful culture and reinforce these principles in hiring and workplace conditions to help staff better support our clients;
  • Establish communication guidelines to ensure that internal and external communications reflect Lakeshores values and practices and reduce barriers to clients accessing our services;
  • Playing a key role on the Executive Team and providing guidance and support for senior leaders work as inclusive leaders and managers;
  • Championing Lakeshores culture in our board, staff, and client populations.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor highly preferred
  • Admission to Michigan Bar (or ability to be admitted through reciprocity) preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
  • Experience leading teams or organizations and developing a respectful and inclusive culture.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Flexibility.

Benefits and Compensation:

Lakeshore is proud to offer a robust total benefits package which includes:

  • Industry leading employer-sponsored healthcare package,
  • Generous paid time off,
  • Hybrid Remote Work Schedule, and
  • Paid Holidays.

The salary range for this position begins at $150,000 annually.

** Do not delay. Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2025, or until the position is filled. **

Lakeshore is an equal opportunity employer

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Posting ID: 1142983572 Posted: 2025-07-25 Job Title: Legal Aid Chief