Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Managing Attorney
Twin Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expIdaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. (ILAS) is a statewide nonprofit law firm that serves the civil legal needs of low-income and vulnerable Idahoans. The Managing Attorney will oversee compliance with ILAS policies, manage staff performance, and provide direct representation to clients in various legal matters, focusing on vulnerable populations.
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Responsibilities
Working with their attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines
Evaluating and reviewing staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy
Use of ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases
Effectively communicating ILAS policies and procedures to staff
Effectively coaching staff to meet expectations
Working with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct
Promoting a respectful workplace and fostering cooperation among staff
Providing staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback
Monitoring the office’s budget and expenses
Identifying issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff
Collaborating with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff
Representation across several practice areas but will focus on: serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs; housing law; elder law; and tribal law practice with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in matters of civil and criminal legal representation
Qualification
Required
The applicant must hold a Juris Doctor degree
The applicant must have at least two (2) years of experience in providing direct client representation
The applicant must be a member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar Association or be eligible for admission to the Idaho State Bar by examination, UBE score transfer, or motion in the next six months
The applicant must have an interest in poverty law
The applicant must have a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations
Preferred
Extra consideration given to applicants with a history of public service
Fluency in languages relevant to our client community
Company
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Idaho Legal Aid Services is a nonprofit statewide law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice for low income people through quality advocacy and education.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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