About this opportunity
Indiana Legal Services lists this CEO opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Indiana Legal Services Seeks a Chief Executive Officer
Indiana Legal Services is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Indiana’s premier civil legal aid organizations. Guide a dedicated statewide team, advance access to justice, and build on a legacy of impactful advocacy and strong community leadership.
About the CEO Position
The CEO leads ILS as this legal aid organization provides high-quality legal work for clients, continues its leadership role in Indiana and throughout the legal aid community, and nurtures new generations of ILS staff.
Primary duties include:
Serve as the public face of ILS, maintaining a leadership role in local, state and national networks of legal aid, client and social services communities, and the organized bar and government
Lead ILS to achieve the goals established by the Board of Directors in its strategic plan
Provide leadership and structural support for staff to strengthen, protect and focus high-quality work of maximum impact for clients
Oversee and participate in resource development and fundraising
Provide oversight for ILS’s complex finances, including 80 funding sources with unique budgeting, reporting, compliance and legal requirements
Preserve institutional expertise and leadership, and hire and develop staff
Work with the Board of Directors so that its members actively contribute to ILS success
Demonstrate commitment to advocacy in support of the legal rights of eligible clients and to equal access to justice
Manage staff, financials, reporting, budget development, and compliance with grant contracts and legal requirements
Collaborate with partners and service providers on behalf of eligible clients
Desired qualifications and experience:
Management experience involving staff supervision, financial oversight and reporting, budget development, and compliance with grants, contracts and legal requirements
Demonstrated experience as a manager in a multi-million-dollar, multi-office organization
Experience with federal and state civil legal aid organizations
Demonstrated success in resource development and fundraising
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Skills in relationship building and stakeholder interaction rooted in collaboration
Commitment to the use of technology to extend services throughout the state
Experience and skill in communicating with a strong active board of directors
Ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with an experienced staff
Possession of a JD and Indiana license or willingness to become licensed in Indiana within a reasonable period of time
Compensation
Salary depends on experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale. The expected range is $150,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a flex benefit plan and generous vacation and sick leave. ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city to assume this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. ILS recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials by August 3, 2026. Submit a letter expressing your interest in the position, your qualifications for the job with reference to the specific qualities described above, and what you hope to contribute to ILS’ future. Include a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references. Materials should be submitted electronically to in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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