Managing Attorney

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.•City of Olean, NY

9d•$94,500 - $123,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY) seeks a Managing Attorney for its Olean office. The Managing Attorney oversees the day-to-day functioning of the office, guides the supervision team, and collaborates on plans to expand and support services in the service area. The role supervises local projects serving Cattaraugus County and regional projects providing services across LawNY’s 14-county service area. LawNY is a not-for-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. The position involves overseeing office operations, supervising staff, managing grants and advocacy, maintaining community relationships, and participating in organizational leadership. It is a hybrid position: new staff may work from home up to three days per week, with the possibility of up to five days per week after six months with manager approval and as workload permits. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the Olean office and attend in-person professional obligations and office needs. Residency in Cattaraugus County is not required. The starting salary ranges from $94,500 for a Managing Attorney with five years of experience to $123,100 for one with thirty years of experience, and salary is based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

At least five years of legal experience as an attorney; experience within civil legal services is preferred.
Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State, eligible for admission without examination, or able to be admitted pro hac vice.
Experience supervising others and managing projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and undertake initiatives.
Demonstrated support for advancing policies or practices that improve access to opportunities and foster a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace.
Demonstrated leadership addressing critical issues impacting people with low income.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to commute to the Olean office and attend in-person professional obligations and meet office needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive services.

Nice To Haves

Experience within civil legal services.
Ability to build trust and respect with staff members, community groups, and the legal community.
Experience working with individuals and communities facing barriers to accessing resources, opportunities, services, or justice.
Understanding of bias and systemic inequities related to socioeconomic status, race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin, familial status, and language, and ability to apply that understanding to improve client access, engagement, and outcomes.
Ability to model respect, cultural humility, and collaborative teamwork to foster trust, support, and engagement for colleagues and clients from varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office, including intake, advocacy, outreach, administration, and staffing.
Manage and supervise staff and ensure compliance with program, grant, and personnel policies.
Develop, prepare, and submit grant applications and reports.
Direct and maintain active involvement in the office’s advocacy efforts.
Establish and implement office procedures for staffing assignments, supervision, intake, and case distribution.
Ensure adequate quality control of casework through training opportunities and supervision protocols.
Maintain and develop relationships and collaborative efforts with funders, community leaders, not-for-profit agencies, grassroots organizations, other public interest offices, and governmental and elected officials.
Participate actively in the LawNY management team, Board of Directors meetings, and regular LawNY committee meetings.
Practice inclusive leadership by creating open communication and feedback channels, removing barriers to staff success, and modeling behaviors that foster a positive, respectful, engaged, and supportive team culture.
Act as a liaison between LawNY leadership and staff, facilitating clear communication and representing staff perspectives.

Benefits

94% of medical premiums paid by the employer, with 100% of the in-network deductible paid by the employer.
Dental insurance fully paid by the employer.
Life insurance fully paid by the employer.
Enhanced short-term disability fully paid by the employer.
Long-term disability fully paid by the employer.
Vision insurance.
20 paid vacation days per year.
12 sick days per year.
5 personal days per year.
13.5 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
35-hour work week.
Hybrid work schedule: work from home up to three days per week initially, potentially increasing to five days per week after six months with manager approval and as workload permits.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Necessary hardware provided to support the role.