Description:
Job Summary:A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Managing Attorney to manage the day-to-day activities and supervision of A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm's Oneonta office. This position reports to the Executive Director.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide supervision and professional development opportunities to staff attorneys, paralegals, and support staff and to other employees under his/her supervision; independently manage a caseload, including full litigation of assigned cases; supervise the legal work and conduct regular case reviews with case handlers; assist in the recruitment process and selection of employees for the Oneonta location; serve as a signatory on checks and ensure the fiscal integrity of the A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm's funds; work with community and bar groups as necessary; assist in employee relations matters; assist in fiscal matters, including budget development and grant management; comply and ensure that all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm policies, procedures and grant based reporting requirements are met; serve as a member of the Executive Team; perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by supervisor (Paul Lupia, Executive Director). This position requires that the staff attorney comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm policies and procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements.
Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Trial experience preferred. A commitment to serving indigent community members and survivors of domestic violence is required. Other qualifying factors include: extensive prior legal experience; knowledge and understanding of the legal problems and needs of low-income individuals and prior experience in the client community or in other programs to aid low-income individuals; ability to communicate with persons in the client community. Travel is required. Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.
