Description:

Position Summary:
The Managing Attorney oversees all legal operations of the firm, supervises attorneys and support staff, ensures high-quality client representation, and maintains strict compliance with Alabama Bar rules. This role provides legal leadership, trial support, team management, and operational oversight while working closely with the Owner/Principal Attorney to support firm growth, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Legal Oversight & Case Management

Manage the firm's overall caseload to ensure deadlines, filings, and client obligations are completed accurately and timely.
Review, approve, and guide legal strategy, motions, pleadings, and major case decisions.
Provide hands-on support and take lead on complex, high-priority, or sensitive cases when required.
Ensure all attorneys maintain effective communication and professional standards with clients and the courts.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

Supervise associate attorneys, paralegals, interns, and legal assistants.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective actions as needed.
Monitor workload distribution, attorney schedules, leave requests, and CLE compliance.
Support attorney development through training, mentorship, and trial-prep assistance.

Client Communication & Quality Control

Oversee communication standards and ensure client inquiries are responded to timely and professionally.
Address escalated client concerns that require senior legal judgment.
Uphold the firm's reputation through consistent, ethical, and client-centered representation.

Operational Support

Assist with implementing, updating, and enforcing firm processes, workflows, and legal procedures.
Review monthly performance indicators including caseload status, attorney performance, and case outcomes.
Collaborate with firm leadership on staffing needs, workflow improvements, and firm expansion decisions.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct, especially supervisory obligations under Rules 5.1 and 5.3.
Oversee conflict checks, trust-account procedures, client communication compliance, and malpractice-risk prevention.
Maintain quality control for legal filings, trial preparation, and document accuracy.

Courtroom Responsibilities

Represent clients in hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations when needed.
Provide litigation support and trial strategy guidance to attorneys.
Serve as a senior courtroom presence for the firm.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Alabama State Bar license in good standing
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant litigation or criminal defense experience
Prior supervisory or senior-level legal experience
Strong writing, advocacy, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced caseload environment
High ethical standards and commitment to professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Managing Attorney, Senior Associate, or Lead Trial Attorney
Experience training, mentoring, or supervising legal teams
Strong operational awareness and ability to improve firm processes
Comfort with case management systems and workflow oversight

Compensation & Benefits: