Description:

The Managing Attorney of Elder Law Services is a leadership role within the firm, overseeing GLS' Elder Law services; responsibilities will include leading assignments and performing independently. This position is expected to provide guidance, mentoring, direction, and leadership to their team and throughout the agency and to carry a substantial case load. This individual is responsible for managing delivery of service through expertise within a variety of areas of law and supervises other attorneys and team members within the unit. They possess exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. This position is expected to deliver superior performance at a high capacity with a client-centered approach to services. Remote work opportunities may be available after 30 days.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversight of GLS' legal services to older adults.
Serves as a manager, trainer, mentor, and resource for other staff within the unit.
Supervises other attorneys, paralegals, victim advocates, and students as assigned.
Assists programmatic units with seeking attorneys' fees as allowable.
Responds to the legal needs of clients, through the provision of direct legal assistance.
Participates in GLS projects, including limited scope or full representation, participation in GLS's legal clinics, and co-counsel on individual cases and impact litigation as assigned.
Assist in the development, coordination, and presentation of substantive law trainings to private bar attorneys as assigned.
Actively engage in trainings, community outreach events, and meetings concerning elder law services and participate in appropriate working groups/committees as representative of agency.
Design and implement quality control system for case assignments, in consultation with other staff and as applicable to all grant conditions.
Provides updates to leadership team on needs of unit; represents unit in leadership team meetings as requested by Deputy Director.
Performs other duties as discussed with the leadership team.

Basic Standards of Performance:

Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Compliance with all Gulfcoast Legal Services policies and procedures.
Familiarity with and adherence to the organization's mission.
Excellent trauma informed legal services understanding and implementation skills.
Satisfactory completion of duties and responsibilities of the position as required by management and supervisors.
Performs related work as required and fills in for positions above and below in staffing shortages.

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required.
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with people.
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to working with clients who have experienced trauma.
Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; work with government agencies, community groups and other organizations as necessary; communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrated solution-based leadership skills.
Ability to work on various projects while balancing different priorities.
Ability to work overtime and non-business hours as required to complete assignments and/or meet client needs.

Preferred Education/Experience:

A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services to under- and unserved populations and the mission and vision of Gulfcoast Legal Services.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working in elder law matters such as life planning and estate matters, victims' rights, benefits relief, and/or guardianship.
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Florida Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of Florida.
No action and/or disciplinary measure taken by the Florida Bar preferred.
Five (5) years' experience as a licensed, practicing attorney preferred, preferably with at least one year of experience in a legal aid, government, or nonprofit setting. Other relevant experience may be considered.
If using a vehicle to drive to hearings, trainings or to do other business-related travel, the attorney must have access to reliable transportation.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Managing Attorney salary starts at $75,000/yr depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, 2% retirement match, generous paid time off, the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days a week, a 37.5-hour work week and professional development CLE payment assistance. Attorneys may also qualify for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program through the Florida Bar Foundation of up to $10,000 yearly, as well as Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. Candidate must complete an application and pass a background screening before employment can begin.

GLS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, GLS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.