Managing Attorney

Stouffer Legal • Fort Myers, FL

20h • $120,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to provide hands on legal leadership and operational oversight as the firm continues to scale. The Managing Attorney's primary responsibility is to ensure strong case management, team performance, and client service consistency, particularly around client engagement, case timelines, quality of work, and outcomes. This role blends legal expertise with team leadership, process improvement, and close partnership with firm leadership. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure, developing attorneys and staff, and translating legal strategy into clear, executable actions that drive results. Requirements: This role requires approximately three months of on-site training in our Maryland offices. All travel expenses during this period will be covered.

Requirements

• This role requires approximately three months of on-site training in our Maryland offices. All travel expenses during this period will be covered.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of legal experience (Estate Planning preferred, but not required)
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing attorneys and legal support staff
• Demonstrated ability to use data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and improve outcomes
• Experience implementing or improving legal workflows, systems, or operational processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to client service and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the legal team to ensure cases progress efficiently and meet firm benchmarks for timeliness and quality
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to case flow, productivity, and client outcomes, and implement adjustments as needed
• Develop, refine, and enforce standard operating procedures to improve consistency and scalability across the office
• Partner with leadership to forecast workload, allocate resources, and maintain balanced caseloads across attorneys and staff
• Coach and mentor attorneys and support staff to improve performance, accountability, and professional development
• Ensure a high level of client service by maintaining responsiveness, clear communication, and proactive issue resolution
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce delays
• Maintain a high level of substantive legal knowledge relevant to estate planning and ensure work product meets and exceeds firm standards
• Review and provide feedback on legal work to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance
• Guide attorneys on complex estate planning case work
• Support the development of attorney's knowledge on estate planning
• Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and case law specific to your state
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all professional responsibility requirements

Benefits

• Health Insurance (CareFirst) with 50% company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance offered with 50% company contribution
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with up to 4% matching, no vesting period
• 20 days of PTO annually (increases with tenure)
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Paid training and onboarding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees