Managing Attorney - Immigration Law (Hybrid)

Description:

The Managing Attorney is a leadership role within the firm, overseeing the team of a substantive area of law within A Regional 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization; responsibilities will include leading assignments and performing independently. This position is expected to provide guidance, mentoring, direction, and leadership within their team and throughout the agency while carrying a substantial case load. This individual is responsible for managing service delivery through direct representation, advice, counsel, and holistic legal services. They possess exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. This position is expected to deliver superior performance at a high capacity with a client-centered approach to services within a cross-functional, multi-site, collaborative firm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responds to the legal needs of clients, through direct legal assistance for individuals and families.
• Oversight of case statuses, ensuring contract deliverables are met, and required funder reporting is timely.
• Serves as a manager, trainer, mentor, and resource for other staff within the unit.
• Supervises other attorneys, paralegals, victim advocates, client service specialists, and students as assigned.
• Mentors and assists volunteers within unit as necessary.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and presentation of substantive law trainings to private bar attorneys.
• Stays abreast of legislation and case law impacting clientele, providing updates to unit and recommendations for advocacy to senior leadership as necessary.
• Actively engage in trainings, community outreach events, and meetings concerning pro bono and participate in pro bono working groups/committees.
• Provides updates to Deputy Director on needs of unit; represents unit in leadership team meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as discussed with and assigned by the Deputy Director and/or executive leadership.

• Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Compliance with all A Regional 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with and adherence to the organization's mission.
• Demonstrated understanding of the societal and cultural factors impacting poverty law and a commitment toward compassionate and trauma-informed representation with an eye toward respecting the dignity of our clients and communities served.
• Satisfactory completion of duties and responsibilities of the position as required by management and supervisors.
• Performs related work as required and fills in for positions above and below in staffing shortages.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with people.
• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to working with low-income communities.
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; work with government agencies, community groups and other organizations as necessary; communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures, and policies.
• Demonstrated solution-based leadership skills.
• Ability to work on various projects while balancing different priorities.
• Ability to work overtime and non-business hours as required to complete assignments and/or meet client needs.
• Ability to travel throughout our service areas, as needed.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services to under- and unserved populations and the mission and vision of A Regional 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Florida Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of Florida.
• No action and/or disciplinary measure taken by the Florida Bar preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience as a licensed, practicing attorney within the unit substantive area of law preferred, preferably with at least one year of experience in a legal aid, government, or nonprofit setting. Other relevant experience may be considered.
• If using a vehicle to drive to hearings, trainings or to do other business-related travel, the attorney must have access to reliable transportation.

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