Family Law Director

Job Description

Company Description The Jack Brewer Foundation, founded by former NFL Team Captain, philanthropist, and ambassador Jack Brewer, is a faith-driven nonprofit focused on serving vulnerable and underserved communities. Its programs include global prison ministry, disaster and medical relief missions, global orphan care initiatives, and the nationally recognized American Heroes Fatherhood Initiative (AHFI). AHFI offers after-school programming and support for juveniles and adults impacted by the criminal justice system, emphasizing restoration of family relationships. The foundation’s mission is to provide resources that help turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. All programs are guided by the commandments of Christ and a commitment to compassionate, impactful service.

Role Description The Family Law Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Plantation, FL, responsible for overseeing family law-related services and initiatives that support the Jack Brewer Foundation’s mission, especially within the American Heroes Fatherhood Initiative. The person in this role will provide legal guidance on family law matters, develop policies and protocols for clients navigating issues such as custody, visitation, and parental rights, and coordinate with program staff to integrate legal support into fatherhood and family restoration programs. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing cases, creating and updating legal resources and educational materials, supervising any legal support staff or volunteers, and collaborating with partner organizations, courts, and community agencies. The Family Law Director will also monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, ensure compliance, document outcomes, and contribute to strategic planning to expand services for families affected by the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

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• Demonstrated expertise in family law, including experience with custody, visitation, child support, and parental rights matters.
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• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar (or eligibility for admission), with several years of relevant legal practice.
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• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, families, or vulnerable populations in community-based or nonprofit settings.
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• Strong skills in case assessment, legal research, documentation, and preparation of educational materials for non-legal audiences.
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• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines with program staff, community partners, and public agencies.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in clear, accessible language.
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• Leadership and management capabilities, including experience supervising staff, volunteers, or legal clinics.
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• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical practice, particularly when handling sensitive family and legal matters.
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• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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• Alignment with the foundation’s mission and comfort working within a faith-based, service-oriented organizational culture
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