Description:
A Civil Legal Advocacy Organization is seeking a Managing Attorney for its Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis Offices to help lead A Civil Legal Advocacy Organization advocacy efforts throughout Southeast New Mexico. The position is based in Hobbs but will require travel and the ability to work solo at times and/or with minimal staff.For this position, the Managing Attorney will be responsible for:
- Supervising and mentoring staff attorneys, paralegals, other staff and volunteers.
- Performing administrative duties and working in close collaboration with other members of A Civil Legal Advocacy Organization management team.
- Carrying a caseload as sole counsel or co-counsel for low-income individuals in a wide variety of poverty law areas including:
- Family law
- Housing
- Public Benefits
- Consumer issues
- Participating in community education and outreach to eligible clients.
- Recruitment and collaboration with pro bono attorneys.
- Being active in local bar and community activities.