Managing Attorney-Special Litigation Unit

Community Legal Services•Orlando, FL

2d•$85,000

About The Position

Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community. As an Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 Best Places to Work Honoree, Orlando Sentinel’s 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, and a SHRM Mental Health Ally, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. CLS offers: 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company) 100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability 100% 403B match up to 5% after 1 year of employment CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys Tuition Reimbursement Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Fantastic work-life balance Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles Pet Insurance Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges! CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission driven individual to fill the following position: Managing Attorney-Special Litigation Unit OVERVIEW: The Managing Attorney of the Special Litigation Unit is responsible for leading a team of attorneys that will handle the firm’s high-profile, unique, and Special Litigation cases. The Managing Attorney collaborates with the Director of Litigation on case development and investigation, mentors staff attorneys, and supports other Managing Attorneys and their teams in litigation efforts. In addition to litigation, the Managing Attorney is responsible for assisting the Director of Litigation in policy and advocacy and representing the firm as a leading voice of CLS’s litigation efforts.

Requirements

Commitment: Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS. Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity.
Qualifications : Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in good standing.
Minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience, including work on federal and state cases.
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance necessary
Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the areas of consumer, disaster, fair housing, housing, and family law, preferred.
Some attorney supervision experience preferred.
Strong leadership abilities and the ability to work in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

Regular client interaction including completing intakes, conducting interviews, and providing legal assistance ranging from brief advice and counsel to full representation on the firm’s high-profile and Special Litigation cases.
Work with Director of Litigation and Director of Advocacy on identifying and responding to high-profile events that impact large numbers of potential clients.
Assist the Director of Litigation with assigned cases as needed.
Work with Director of Litigation and lead special litigation projects.
Supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals that make up the Special Litigation Unit, including reviewing timekeeping, expense reports, and work product.
Assist as directed with litigation elements of CLS’ Advocacy Plan including participating in strategic advocacy projects.
Serve as a thought leader within CLS and the legal community, on the law and policy in the assigned areas, including staying abreast on changes in the law.
Serve as a spokesperson in public forums, media, and community events, articulating the nonprofit’s legal strategies and positions.
Assist with the professional development of attorneys, paralegals, advocates and volunteers, including assisting with the development of training programs and innovative ways to evaluate the advocacy/litigation skills.
Support, mentor, supervise and train attorneys and advocates as needed in the litigation process including motion practice, strategy, and other litigation processes.
Co-counsel or cover cases as needed for attorneys/advocates across the range of legal issues handled at CLS.
Support all reporting and compliance efforts with respect to program initiatives, including grant reports.
Contribute to the development of organizational policy positions and strategies, particularly those that can be advanced through legal action.
Participate in organizational strategic planning, providing insights on how litigation and legal advocacy can support the nonprofit’s goals.
Work closely with other departments (e.g., communications, advocacy, pro bono, etc.) to align litigation efforts with organizational initiatives and campaigns.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support litigation and advocacy efforts.
Assist in the development and management of the litigation budget and oversee the Special Litigation Unit’s budget to ensure effective resource allocation and maximum impact.
Other duties as assigned in furtherance of the mission of CLS.

Benefits

15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off
Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)
100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability
100% 403B match up to 5% after 1 year of employment
CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits
Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
Tuition Reimbursement
Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Fantastic work-life balance
Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
Pet Insurance
Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!