Description:

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to provide hands on legal leadership and operational oversight as the firm continues to scale.

The Managing Attorney's primary responsibility is to ensure strong case management, team performance, and client service consistency, particularly around client engagement, case timelines, quality of work, and outcomes. This role blends legal expertise with team leadership, process improvement, and close partnership with firm leadership.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure, developing attorneys and staff, and translating legal strategy into clear, executable actions that drive results.

Requirements: This role requires approximately three months of on-site training in our Maryland offices before relocating to Fort Myers, FL.

Key Responsibilities:
Office Performance:

Oversee day-to-day operations of the legal team to ensure cases progress efficiently and meet firm benchmarks for timeliness and quality
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to case flow, productivity, and client outcomes, and implement adjustments as needed
Develop, refine, and enforce standard operating procedures to improve consistency and scalability across the office
Partner with leadership to forecast workload, allocate resources, and maintain balanced caseloads across attorneys and staff
Coach and mentor attorneys and support staff to improve performance, accountability, and professional development
Ensure a high level of client service by maintaining responsiveness, clear communication, and proactive issue resolution
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce delays

Legal Technical Ability:

Maintain a high level of substantive legal knowledge relevant to estate planning and ensure work product meets and exceeds firm standards
Review and provide feedback on legal work to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance
Guide attorneys on complex estate planning case work
Support the development of attorney's knowledge on estate planning
Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and case law specific to your state
Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all professional responsibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of legal experience (Estate Planning preferred, but not required)
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing attorneys and legal support staff
Demonstrated ability to use data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and improve outcomes
Experience implementing or improving legal workflows, systems, or operational processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively
High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to client service and ethical standards

Career Path
This role offers meaningful growth potential and may evolve into a multi-location leader.

Why join us:
At Stouffer Legal, we are more than a law firm-we are a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting families and preserving legacies. As our Managing Attorney, you will play a critical role in leading our legal team and ensuring consistent, high-quality client outcomes. Through strong leadership, clear processes, and accountability, you'll help create the structure and stability that allows our mission to thrive. High-impact role with direct exposure to leadership.