Managing Attorney

 Three Rivers Legal Services 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee 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.
• 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.
• Represents TRLS at meetings and external functions.
• Maintains and promotes relationships with clients, advocates, and community partners.
• Attends TRLS Board of Directors meetings.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Works with the Deputy Director and other managers to strengthen supervision skills and to ensure  opportunities for professional development for all office staff.
• Directly supervises staff, including hiring, mentoring, completing performance evaluations, and supporting supervisees' substantive work.
• Works collaboratively with office staff and Director of Litigation to jointly develop, implement, and supervise litigation and/or advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems.

Salary and Benefits: Salary DOE. Full benefits package including health insurance, FSA, generous paid leave, short term disability, life insurance, a 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 2 years of service, continuing legal education, and paid membership in the Florida Bar and local bar association.