Legal Aid of Nebraska · 1 month ago
Managing Attorney
Scottsbluff,NE,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLegal Aid of Nebraska is committed to providing high-quality legal services to low-income individuals. The Managing Attorney oversees office operations, provides direct legal assistance, supervises staff, and leads initiatives to enhance access to justice for clients.
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Responsibilities
Represent clients in all phases of legal proceedings, including pleadings, discovery, settlement negotiations, and courtroom litigation
Address legal barriers impacting client’s ability to obtain civil legal justice
Draft legal documents including legal briefs, pleadings, motions, and appellate filings for both state and federal courts
Educate clients about their legal rights, options, and procedural expectations
Review administrative and court decisions to assess the merit of pursuing appeals
Collaborate with staff attorneys to frame appellate issues and support appellate strategy development
Engage in community education, outreach, and advocacy efforts to advance legal justice and educate stakeholders on legal rights and resources
Foster and maintain relationships with community partners, client groups, and government agencies
Contribute to the development of funding proposals and reporting for grants
Identify and support opportunities for public engagement and media relations
Supervise attorneys, legal staff, volunteers, and interns assigned to the program
Manage and coordinate performance, workload distribution, and case assignments
Ensure all Unit operations comply with organizational policies and funding obligations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in the State of Nebraska and in good standing with the Nebraska Bar Association
At least five years of experience with Legal Aid or ten years of relevant legal experience
Minimum of one year of supervisory or program management experience
Admitted to practice before relevant federal courts
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of poverty law and legal aid operations
Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for court and outreach work
Preferred
Experience in legal aid, poverty law, or community legal services
Bilingual abilities in languages commonly spoken by Legal Aid clients
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to manage litigation caseloads effectively
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and client-centered advocacy
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and team members
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms
Company
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free civil legal assistance and justice through quality civil legal services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase