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Managing Attorney

Description: 

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic, self-starting individual with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to manage its McKinney office. The managing attorney’s duties will include providing direct supervision to attorneys and support staff, working with staff attorneys in reviewing and assigning new client applications for assistance, co-counseling cases with staff attorneys, participating in LANWT and statewide projects and meetings, ensuring compliance with the requirements of funding sources, overseeing office administrative matters, supervising the office’s pro bono program, and handling personnel evaluations, staff training, staff disciplinary matters and client complaints. The managing attorney will oversee the office’s litigation and other advocacy, plan and implement outreach to and collaboration with members of the low-income community and community groups, and foster supportive relationships with the local bar. The managing attorney will also handle his/her own caseload proportionate to management and administrative duties.

Please note, while applications are being accepted through our Administrative office, this position vacancy is at the McKinney office located at 901 McDonald St., Ste 702, McKinney TX 75069.

 

Requirements: 

Essential Qualifications: Licensed to practice in Texas, eligible for admission to the Texas bar by reciprocity, or willing to take the next available bar examination; demonstrated, zealous commitment to public interest law or serving the indigent; at least three years of relevant experience, including progressive litigation experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to think and plan strategically and to demonstrate and promote a positive work ethic; and a readiness to travel throughout the office’s service area.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in legal services; prior managerial experience; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

To Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and a list of 3 references using one of the methods identified below. Also, please complete and submit an Application and Supplementary Information for Attorney Applicant form which can be found at www.lanwt.org.

• E-mail to Human Resource Department at careers@lanwt.org ; or

• Fax to 817-649-4759 

Note:  Electronic applications are preferred. If applyng by e-mail, please include the job title in the subject line.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
September 22, 2015
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas McKinney, TX
United States