Job Title
Housing Law Managing Attorney
Company
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY
Job Description
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORKHOUSING LAW MANAGING ATTORNEYLocation: The position is located in our Saratoga office.Position: Full-time, Min 35hr/ weekSalary: $100,000 – $120,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience andother factors as permitted by law.Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Pre-tax FSA, Retirement Plan.Overview:The Housing Law Managing Attorney (MA) supervises housing law and other legal issue areas as assigned. The Managing Attorney will oversee the provision of high-quality civil legal services to clients as specified below.The successful applicant will be committed to excellence, and passionate about achieving justice. The MA will be a creative and zealous lawyer, a strong administrator and supervisor, and a team player who enjoys leading and mentoring others.Minimum Requirements:
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible for admission on motion;
- Minimum of seven years of legal experience, including litigation;
- Eviction defense, family law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy law, consumer rights, government benefits, disability law, or advocacy experience;
- Excellent administrative skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Available to travel, work weekends and evenings as needed; and
- Reliable transportation and current NYS Driver’s License.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior legal work supervision;
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programs;
- At least five years of prior legal experience in the practice of civil law;
- At least three years prior experience in housing, family, or government benefits law;
- Prior management or supervisory experience working with staff, including law clerks;
- Extensive experience and skill using the Microsoft suite and Windows 365, including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage your time and the time of your supervisees;
- Excellent writing and communications skills including writing content, reports, memorandum, motions, appeals, and public speaking and oral presentations;
- Extensive knowledge and experience conducting client interviews, depositions, and interrogatories, hearings, trials or appellate work;
- Ability to respond effectively to supervisee’s needs, client’s needs, and the needs of the organization; and
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
Managing Attorney Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the legal issue areas as assigned;
- Supervise the provision of a full range of civil legal services; supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, interns, law clerks, client services coordinators, and other case handlers locally and as assigned in regional offices;
- Lead strategic engagement with, and education of community members, groups, and other stakeholders;
- Engage in community outreach and education;
- Work with the executive management team, other Managing Attorneys, and staff to plan and coordinate the work of the program while ensuring timely reporting and grant compliance;
- Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and the highest professional standards;
- Work collaboratively as a team with other programs;
- Guide the professional development of staff, present CLE, and other training;
- Be available as a resource to all LASNNY staff and access to justice communities; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional law office environment and occasionally may require the carrying of items of up to 20 pounds. This role requires the use of standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.At LASNNY we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQpersons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, andpeople with disabilities.If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at LASNNY and we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Expected Salary
$100000 – 120000 per year
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY
Job Posting Date
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:29:31 GMT