Director of Advocacy & Systemic Impact
missouriKansas City (MO)
About the role
Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a Director of Advocacy to advance systemic impact for clients across western Missouri. You will build the infrastructure for impact advocacy, guiding litigation, administrative comments, and legislative analysis in coordination with the Litigation Director.
You will lead practice teams, surface systemic issues, and grow internal capacity for sustained advocacy. This role sits on the leadership team, reports to the Executive Director, and requires a J.D.,
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