Indiana Legal Help Executive Director

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.

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.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance; employer HSA contributions; and employer 401(k) contributions after qualifying periods.

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 no later than September 23, 2025. 

Indiana Legal Help has selected Raybourn Group International as its search partner. Please do not apply directly to ILH, the Indiana State Bar Association, or the Indiana Bar Foundation.

Salary

• $100 - $120,000/year