Description:
A Non-Profit Law Firm has an opening for a Managing Attorney in its Lake City Office. The Managing Attorney is a member of the TRLS management team and reports to the Executive Director. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.Essential Responsibilities Include:
- Oversees the administration of the Lake City Office and handles office emergencies.
- Supervises the casework of staff attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other clerical staff.
- Conducts regular case reviews to ensure compliance with grant requirements and restrictions.
- Conducts annual and semi-annual staff evaluations and works with the Director of Litigation to enhance professional development of staff.
- Works with the Director of Intake and the Director of Litigation to identify cases that should be passed through to the office for extended services.
- Maintains a small caseload.
- Oversees the administration of the office petty cash account, the purchasing of office supplies, etc.
- Coordinates activities and interaction with local bar associations.
- Coordinates office outreach activities.
- Represent TRLS at meetings and external functions.
- Maintains and promotes relationships with clients, advocates, and community partners.
- Represents TRLS at meetings and external functions.
- Attends TRLS Board of Director meetings.
- Performs such other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar Association.
- Five or more years' experience in legal services or related experience.
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law and a commitment to justice for low-income persons and underserved communities.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or senior staff role a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to rural counties.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
