Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$106k/yr
Description To Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/47be28c3-a5c7-4b34-b6b4-89ec95cd3c0d/North-Carolina-Justice-Center. Upon request, The North Carolina Justice Center will provide reasonable accom…
Skills: Education law, Strategic leadership, Litigation, Public policy, Advocacy
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • Hybrid
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The Director will provide strategic leadership for the Education and Law Project, overseeing operations, staff development, and legal strategy. They will represent the organization in litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships to advance educational equity.
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or a reciprocal jurisdiction. Significant experience in education law, civil rights, or public interest litigation is required, along with demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills.
Description
To Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/47be28c3-a5c7-4b34-b6b4-89ec95cd3c0d/North-Carolina-Justice-Center. Upon request, The North Carolina Justice Center will provide reasonable accommodation for all candidates with disabilities.
Shape the Future of Educational Opportunity in North Carolina
Director, Education and Law
North Carolina Justice Center | Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Hiring Range -$100K -106K
Reports To: Executive Director
The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking an accomplished attorney and inspiring leader to serve as the next Director of the Education and Law Project. This is an opportunity to lead one of North Carolina's most respected education advocacy teams while helping ensure that every child—regardless of race, income, disability, language, or zip code—has access to a high-quality public education.
This role is for a leader who is equally comfortable developing legal strategy, mentoring a high-performing team, building coalitions, influencing public policy, and representing the organization as a trusted voice on educational equity.
If you are energized by complex legal work, collaborative leadership, and advancing systemic change, we'd like to meet you.
As Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the Education and Law Project while serving as one of the organization's senior legal experts. You will guide the project's vision, manage talented staff, strengthen partnerships across North Carolina, and help shape policies that improve educational outcomes for students and families.
Your work will include:
We're looking for someone who combines legal excellence with collaborative leadership.
· Active member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar.
· Experience with nonprofit leadership, legislative advocacy, impact litigation, grant- funded initiatives, and coalition building is highly valued.
Educational opportunity shapes every other opportunity.
The Director of the Education and Law Project helps ensure that North Carolina's education system works for all students, not just those with the loudest voices or the greatest resources. Your leadership will influence litigation, public policy, organizational strategy, and statewide partnerships that improve educational access and outcomes for generations to come.
At the Justice Center, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues committed to advancing economic justice and eliminating systemic barriers to opportunity. We believe meaningful change happens through collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
This position offers the opportunity to make lasting statewide impact while working in a mission-driven organization that values leadership, learning, and courageous advocacy.
The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, personal appearance, marital or family status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, natural hair styles, or other status as protected by State and Federal laws.
We are a Fair Chance Employer and work to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records. It is our intention to promote the full realization of equality in opportunity and employment.
We invite experienced legal leaders who are passionate about educational justice to apply and help shape a more equitable future for every child in North Carolina.
Join our fight to end poverty, build power, and share prosperity across North Carolina.
The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security. To make opportunity and prosperity for all a reality, we work toward: Jobs that are safe, pay a living wage, and provide benefits Access to quality and affordable health care Quality public education for every child Consumer protections from abusive practices Safe and affordable housing Public investments that expand opportunities for economic security A fair and stable revenue system that adequately funds public investments while fairly distributing tax responsibility Fair treatment for everyone in North Carolina – regardless of race, ethnicity, or country of origin The Justice Center’s effectiveness in advocating for policies that improve the lives of people in communities throughout North Carolina stems from our unique five-strategy approach, which enables us to attack problems with the most effective tools.
Offices: 224 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27601, US
Join our fight to end poverty, build power, and share prosperity across North Carolina.
The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security. To make opportunity and prosperity for all a reality, we work toward: Jobs that are safe, pay a living wage, and provide benefits Access to quality and affordable health care Quality public education for every child Consumer protections from abusive practices Safe and affordable housing Public investments that expand opportunities for economic security A fair and stable revenue system that adequately funds public investments while fairly distributing tax responsibility Fair treatment for everyone in North Carolina – regardless of race, ethnicity, or country of origin The Justice Center’s effectiveness in advocating for policies that improve the lives of people in communities throughout North Carolina stems from our unique five-strategy approach, which enables us to attack problems with the most effective tools.
Offices: 224 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27601, US
