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Posted: 27-Nov-25
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Internal Number: 98422
Requisition Number: F_250076
Department: College of Law-0899
Description of Work:
The Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center (NCJC) is seeking an attorney to serve as the Director of Attorney Education and Outreach, a leadership position dedicated to strengthening high-quality juvenile court advocacy statewide.
The Director will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of NCJC's attorney education programs, including the Children's Justice Attorney Education Fellowship, CORE training series, and advanced workshops for alumni and practicing attorneys. The Director will also supervise 2L–3L law clerks who support fellows and alumni through research and writing projects and will oversee Children's Justice Clinic cases during the summer term to ensure continued excellence in client advocacy. Together, these responsibilities sustain the Center's pipeline of skilled juvenile-court attorneys, particularly in Nebraska's rural legal deserts.
The successful candidate will be an attorney with significant experience in child welfare and/or youth justice, committed to transforming attorney advocacy through high-quality training, mentorship, and curriculum innovation. In partnership with the NCJC Director, the Director of Attorney Education and Outreach will help shape the Center's statewide and national vision, oversee the fellowship program, mentor students, and create replicable tools and curricula that advance NCJC's model for impact.
Based at the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, this is a non-tenure track position with a salary of $105,000. Statewide travel for trainings, workshops, and conferences is required approximately six to eight times per year, with occasional out-of-state travel for presentations and partnership meetings.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or ability to obtain Nebraska Bar admission within six months of hire.
- Eligible to serve as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Nebraska or able to complete required training and approval within six months of hire.
- At least five years of litigation experience, including a minimum of three years substantial practice in juvenile court, child welfare, or youth justice.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, or provide professional guidance to attorneys, law students, or other professionals.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, child-centered, and multidisciplinary advocacy, including issues such as substance use, domestic violence, and child maltreatment.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills to support curriculum development and program reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professional audiences effectively.
- Ability to work independently and travel throughout Nebraska for trainings and meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eight or more years of litigation experience, including at least five years of significant juvenile court, child welfare, or youth justice practice.
- Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating attorney or professional education programs, such as continuing legal education (CLE), workshops, or training initiatives.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and support practicing attorneys, particularly those working in rural or resource-limited settings.
- Familiarity with Title IV-E training programs, curriculum development, and program evaluation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with courts, public agencies, law schools, and community organizations.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience facilitating sessions for professional audiences.
- Experience managing grant-funded projects or contributing to program reporting and outcomes measurement.
- Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed, interdisciplinary, and family-centered approaches to child welfare advocacy.
- A graduate degree or significant coursework in education, social work, public administration, or a related field.
- Experience presenting at state or national conferences or contributing to professional publications.
Job Type: Full-Time
About University of Nebraska Lincoln
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.
https://careers.imla.org/jobs/21864842/director-of-attorney-education-and-outreach
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