Managing Attorney

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

1d•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 office’s day-to-day operations, guides the supervision team, and collaborates on plans to expand and support services in the area. The role supervises local projects serving Cattaraugus County and regional projects serving LawNY’s 14-county service area. LawNY is a not-for-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the Olean office and attend in-person professional obligations and office needs. Cattaraugus County residency is not required. The position offers a hybrid schedule: new staff may work from home up to three days per week; after six months, remote work may increase to five days per week with manager approval and as workload permits. The work week is 35 hours. LawNY provides hardware needed for the role. The starting salary is $94,500 for a Managing Attorney with five years of experience and $123,100 for one with thirty years of experience; salary is based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays.

Requirements

At least five years of legal experience as an attorney.
Admission to practice and good standing in New York State, eligibility for admission without examination, or ability 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 build trust and respect with staff members, community groups, and the legal community.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive services.
Ability to model respect, cultural humility, and collaborative teamwork with colleagues and clients from varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Ability to commute to the Olean office and attend in-person professional obligations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil legal services is preferred.
Experience working with individuals and communities facing barriers to 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, applied to improving client access, engagement, and outcomes.

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 casework quality control by developing and implementing training opportunities and supervision protocols.
Maintain and develop relationships and collaborations with funders, community leaders, not-for-profit agencies, grassroots organizations, other public interest offices, and governmental and elected officials.
Participate 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 a positive, respectful, engaged, and supportive team culture.
Act as a liaison between LawNY leadership and staff, facilitate clear communication, and represent staff perspectives.

Benefits

94% employer-paid medical premium and 100% employer-paid in-network deductible
100% employer-paid dental insurance
100% employer-paid life insurance
100% employer-paid enhanced short-term disability
100% employer-paid long-term disability
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, with remote-work eligibility subject to tenure, manager approval, and workload
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Necessary hardware provided for the role