Description:
The Managing Attorney will lead A Non-Profit Organization that Provides Free Legal Services's Oregon direct services team which provides direct representation to victims of rape and sexual assault in Oregon with a focus on Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The Managing Attorney will have their own caseload and supervise a team of attorneys and support staff working on issues of privacy, safety, criminal justice, education, immigration, housing, and employment.Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, vision, and supervision for the four direct legal services team in Oregon with one additional attorney (to be hired)
- Determine and implement strategy for direct legal representation work including: developing products, case priorities, and community partnerships
- Provide mentorship on case specific questions for attorneys, intake specialists and paralegals working with sexual assault survivors on issues such as safety, privacy, education, employment, immigration, housing, financial, and/or criminal justice advocacy matters
- Create opportunities for skill-building and training to promote staff growth, team cohesion, and individual professional development
- Develop and oversee vision for effective outreach efforts and promote access to A Non-Profit Organization that Provides Free Legal Services services, especially among underserved communities
- Lead state and federal grant administration and oversight including: collecting data, reporting, and ensuring grant deliverables are met
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and partners both nationally and across Oregon
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years legal experience; 3 years as a practicing attorney
- Current member in good standing or eligible to waive into the Oregon State Bar
- Courtroom and Litigation experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising attorneys
- Commitment to providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services
- Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to working with trauma survivors and/or marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQIA2S+, communities of color, people with disabilities, youth)
- Desire to help A Non-Profit Organization that Provides Free Legal Services build a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment
- Satisfactory background check after receiving conditional offer of employment
- Valid driver's license and comfortable driving throughout Oregon
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing federal or state grants
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese