Managing Attorney

LEGAL SERVICES AL•Dothan, AL

13d•$73,080•Onsite

About The Position

Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA), is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama. LSA provides free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities. LSA seeks qualified candidates to serve as Managing Attorney in Dothan, Alabama. The Managing Attorney provides direct supervision and management of office legal and support staff in the Dothan Regional Office. The Managing Attorney will also be responsible for maintaining a caseload in LSA’s core areas, including consumer protection, education, eviction and foreclosure defense, protection of victims of domestic violence, public benefits cases, and other priority areas identified by LSA's Board of Directors. The Managing Attorney will promote the visibility of LSA within the communities covered by the office and among the bar and judiciary.

Requirements

Admitted to the Alabama Bar
Five or more years of experience with a Legal Aid organization or related subject areas.
Excellent communication skills
Good judgment
Ability to train and supervise staff
Ability to set and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Direct supervision and management of office legal and support staff in the Dothan Regional Office.
Maintaining a caseload in LSA’s core areas, including consumer protection, education, eviction and foreclosure defense, protection of victims of domestic violence, public benefits cases, and other priority areas identified by LSA's Board of Directors.
Promote the visibility of LSA within the communities covered by the office and among the bar and judiciary.