Description:
A Non-Profit Law Firm seeks a dynamic leader to fill an immediate Managing Attorney position in LawNY's Rochester office. Managing attorneys oversee the day-to-day functioning of the office, provide guidance to the supervision team and collaborate on developing future plans to expand and support the work being done within the service area. The Rochester office is located in the Telesca Center for Justice building, and successful candidates are expected to work closely and collaboratively with other area civil legal services programs.Qualifications:These are the basic requirements for the position.
- (Required) Minimum of five years of legal experience as an attorney, with a preference for experience within civil legal services.
- (Required) Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State, eligible for admission without examination, or able to be admitted pro hac vice.
- (Required) Experience supervising others and managing projects.
- (Required) Demonstrated ability to develop and undertake initiatives.
- Demonstrated support of an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated leadership on critical issues facing low-income people.
Responsibilities: These are the most significant responsibilities and primary functions of the positions.
- Oversee the day to day operations of the Rochester office.
- Manages and supervises staff and ensures compliance with program, grant and personnel policies.
- 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.
- Maintains adequate space, equipment, supplies and other resources for the office.
- Participates in the LawNY management team, meetings of the Board of Directors, and regular LawNY committee meetings.
- Provides general administration of the office, including the development, preparation and submission of grant reporting and grant applications.
Additional Traits and Skills: These are the traits, attributes, attitudes, and skills that speak to candidates' ability to succeed in the positions. While no candidates will possess all of the requirements listed, the ideal candidates will have many of the following qualifications. LawNY encourages each candidate to think about their own personal knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as professional skills and experience, in relation to the list of qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to command the trust and respect of staff members, community groups and the legal community.
- Experience related to serving individuals from historically oppressed populations.
- An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to providing trauma-informed services.
- Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities and/or limited English proficiency.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
