Description

About Indiana Legal Help

The Indiana Legal Help Program (IndianaLegalHelp.org) (ILH Program) was established in 2018 by Indiana's Coalition for Court Access as a program of the Indiana Bar Foundation to connect Hoosiers to free civil legal resources. The ILH Program addresses the needs of low-income, self-represented litigants with over 200 approved self-help forms, in-depth legal guides on twenty topics, and a robust tool to connect users to legal aid by location. Serving communities across the state through its website and a network of 150 courthouse and library-based legal help kiosks, the ILH Program is a lifeline for those facing legal challenges without access to traditional representation. Since its inception, the ILH Program has grown into a trusted resource and is now transitioning to a new nonprofit organization, Indiana Legal Help, Inc. (ILH).

 
Position Summary

Are you a legal professional deeply committed to justice and driven by a desire to serve the most vulnerable Hoosiers? ILH seeks a servant leader to join us as Executive Director—a role ideal for a mission-driven leader with an understanding of the legal system, a passion for closing the justice gap, and an appreciation for technology that advances objectives.

As Executive Director, you’ll lead both strategic vision and hands-on program delivery, working side by side with a small, high-performing team. This is an opportunity to harness your expertise in legal aid, your interest in legal technology, and your partnership-building abilities to make a difference for those who need it most. You’ll ensure ILH continues to break down barriers, expand resources, and provide hope and tangible help to underserved Hoosiers statewide.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Advance ILH’s mission to ensure all Hoosiers, especially those without an advocate, can access justice and quality legal information.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive culture—leading, mentoring, and empowering a small, dedicated staff to achieve meaningful impact.
• Engage and partner with the Board of Directors to create and execute ILH’s strategic plan.
• Build enduring collaborations with Indiana’s legal aid providers, courts, volunteers, and community organizations, always centering the voices and needs of the underserved.
• Develop and execute funding strategies, including donor cultivation and grants, to sustain and grow ILH’s reach and effectiveness.
• Serve as the public face and passionate advocate for ILH, elevating our mission in the legal community, among funders, and across the state.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and inspire continuous innovation in program delivery and accessibility.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

•  Experience with legal aid and the civil court system, including partnerships or direct advocacy supporting self-represented litigants or civil legal aid delivery.
•  Track record of creating and executing successful fundraising strategies, including grant writing, donor development, and fundraising campaigns.
•  Management experience supervising and developing a collaborative small staff team focused on organizational goals.
•  Commitment to integrity, ethics, compliance, and innovation.
•  Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
•  Program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management experience.
•  Experience working with diverse individuals and organizations toward shared objectives.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•  Willingness to learn and implement technology solutions that advance ILH’s mission.
• Willingness to work in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Preferred:       

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Experience working with Indiana’s legal system.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your passion for legal service, your relevant experience, and how you would bring mission-focused leadership to this role to https://raybourn.bamboohr.com/careers/61?source=aWQ9MzE%3D no later than September 23, 2025.