Managing Attorney (202408-323) - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Salary: From $60,500 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sylva, NC
Experience: Legal experience preferred
Benefits: 401(k), dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and vision insurance
Organization Overview:
- Statewide, nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals
- Mission to ensure equal access to justice and remove legal barriers to economic opportunity
- Third largest law firm in North Carolina with over 230 lawyers and 435 staff members
- Offices located in 23 counties and serving clients in all 100 counties
- Provides direct legal services and assistance with health insurance enrollment
- Collaborative and progressive work environment
Job Description:
- Lead the Smoky Mountain Office and satellite office in Murphy
- Ensure high quality legal representation for all clients
- Recruit and nurture talented and diverse advocates
- Inspire exceptional performance and hold staff accountable
- Manage, delegate, and communicate effectively with staff
- Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with the legal and local community
- Participate in setting long-term goals and policies for Legal Aid
- Create a positive learning environment for staff
- Hold Supervising Attorneys to high standards of excellence
- Actively participate in the legal profession in North Carolina
- Represent Legal Aid at internal and external events
- Develop professional development opportunities for staff
- Conduct performance reviews and obtain high quality performance from staff
- Actively participate in development efforts, including fundraising and grant writing
- Develop positive relationships with local and state leaders
- Hear and resolve client and employee grievances
- Coordinate and strategize with Regional Manager
- Implement and enforce all Legal Aid policies and procedures
- Recruit and manage a local advisory council
- Be a strong communicator and partner with other Legal Aid offices
- Collaborate with co-workers, clients, and other legal service providers
- Participate in training to further legal education and stay current on developments in the law
- Manage contracts with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and participate in grant writing and litigation in Tribal Court
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving low-income clients
- Commitment to Legal Aid's mission and values
- Appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Positive, inclusive, and engaged leader
- High standards of integrity and accountability
- Commitment to professional growth of Legal Aid employees
- Innovative and flexible problem solver
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Excellent legal skills and experience
- Respect and relationships in the legal and local community
- Authorized to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing with the State Bar
- Admitted to practice in the Tribal Court of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians or willing to become admitted
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent health, retirement, disability, and leave benefits
- 100% coverage for employee medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums
- Discretionary 401(k) contributions with no match required
- Paid leave includes days per month (21 leave days in first two years), days per month (30 days in subsequent years), 12 paid holidays, and other paid leave
Application Process:
- Submit cover letter, resume, three references, and any additional materials to **** and copy Western Regional Manager, Meredith Gregory, at
- Application deadline: August 16, 2024
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring process. Candidates with lived experience in the communities served are encouraged to apply.
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