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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 day ago

Managing Attorney

Jamestown, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to clients with low-income in a 14 county area of Western New York. They are seeking a dynamic leader for the Managing Attorney position who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the office and manage staff while ensuring compliance with policies and developing grant applications.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Oversees the day to day operations of the office, including intake, advocacy, outreach, administration, and staffing

Manages and supervises staff and ensures compliance with program, grant and personnel policies

Responsible for the development, preparation, and submission of grant applications and reports

Directs and maintains active involvement in the advocacy efforts of the office

Establishes and implements office procedures for staffing assignments, supervision, intake, and case distribution

Ensures adequate quality control of casework through the development and implementation of training opportunities and supervision protocols

Maintains and develops relationships and/or collaborative efforts with current funders, community leaders, not-for-profit agencies, grass roots organizations, other public interest offices, and governmental and elected officials

Actively participates in the LawNY management team, meetings of the Board of Directors, and regular LawNY committee meetings

Practices inclusive leadership, by creating open communication and feedback channels, actively removing barriers to staff success, and modeling behaviors that foster a positive, respectful, engaged, and supportive team culture

Qualification

Grant writingLegal advocacyLeadershipBiasClient engagementProject managementCultural humilityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Oversees the day to day operations of the office, including intake, advocacy, outreach, administration, and staffing

Manages and supervises staff and ensures compliance with program, grant and personnel policies

Responsible for the development, preparation, and submission of grant applications and reports

Directs and maintains active involvement in the advocacy efforts of the office

Establishes and implements office procedures for staffing assignments, supervision, intake, and case distribution

Ensures adequate quality control of casework through the development and implementation of training opportunities and supervision protocols

Actively participates in the LawNY management team, meetings of the Board of Directors, and regular LawNY committee meetings

Demonstrated ability to build trust and respect with staff members, community groups and the legal community

Experience working with individuals and communities facing barriers to accessing resources, opportunities, services or justice

Applies understanding of bias and systemic inequities related to socio-economic status, race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin, familial status, and language, to improve client access, engagement and outcomes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive services

Models respect, cultural humility, and collaborative teamwork, to foster an environment of trust, support, and engagement for colleagues and clients from varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Act as a liaison between LawNY leadership and staff, facilitating clear communication and representing staff perspectives

Benefits

94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible

100% Employer paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer paid Life Insurance

100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability

100% Employer paid Long-term Disability

Vision Insurance

20 Paid Vacation days per year

12 Sick days per year

5 Personal days per year

13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year

35-Hour Work Week

Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)