Managing Attorney-Tyler, TX
Lone Star Legal Aid needs an exceptionally dedicated full time Attorney to manage its Tyler office. This is an ideal job for an experienced managing attorney who wants to join an effective, dynamic team working to seek justice for our clients. The Managing Attorney is responsible for the overall provision of legal services to the low income client community in the service area and the day to day operations of the office. This includes supervising, training and motivating office staff to provide the highest quality legal services in accordance with LSLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain an active caseload which consists of state and federal trial and appellate work.
· Supervise the activities of the LSLA local office staff attorneys, paralegals and support staff in providing legal service to low income clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with LSLA priorities and case handling policies.
· Ensure that staff in the local office has accurate, timely, and complete information about the legal issues within the service area, including training in their basic office responsibilities.
· Evaluate staff on an annual basis including the identification of training needs.
· Implement LSLA’s core expectations.
· Encourage advocacy staff to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and to act as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one LSLA task force.
· Conduct weekly case review meetings to ensure that legal services provided are consistent with LSLA priorities, policies and procedures, and that they maximize office resources to provide the highest quality client service.
· Ensure that legal services provided are in compliance with LSC regulations, and the requirements of other grants.
SALARY: $60,500.00 to $106,500.00 annually, depending upon experience and bar admission date.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
LSLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
· Admitted to practice law before the court of any state.
· Admitted to practice law in Texas or qualify for reciprocity.
· Three years minimum experience managing law office and staff, preferably in a non-profit legal services environment.
· Three years minimum litigation experience, preferably in a non-profit legal services environment.
· Demonstrated commitment to working with low income clients.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
· Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.
Resume:
Please send a letter of interest, a legal writing sample, a current resume, and a list of three professional references to HumanResources@lonestarlegal.org. Include “MA– Tyler” in subject line of e-mail.