Posted March 9, 20163:02 pm
Are you an experienced attorney committed to Legal Aid’s mission? Do you have management skills to lead colleagues and develop partnerships?
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland seeks a Managing Attorney for its Health, Education, Work, Income and Immigration Practice Group (HEWII Practice Group). The HEWII Practice Group represents low income clients in a variety of substantive areas that impact clients’ economic security. The HEWII Practice Group has 10 attorneys and 2 paralegals.
The Managing Attorney manages all HEWII staff members, is responsible for developing and ensuring implementation of the group’s Case Acceptance Guidelines, broad-based advocacy plans, and partnerships with other service providers. The Managing Attorney is responsible for the professional development of the HEWII staff, including new and experienced attorneys, and also engages in broad-based advocacy to impact client groups and communities. The Managing Attorney works in partnership with other service providers to address community issues and engage in community legal education. The Managing Attorney works closely with local, state and national colleagues on issues impacting economic security for people with low income. The HEWII Managing Attorney is part of Legal Aid’s Management Team and reports to the Deputy Director for Advocacy.
Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm whose mission is to secure justice and resolve fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions. Founded in 1905, Legal Aid is the fifth oldest legal aid in the United States. Legal Aid’s 70 staff (including 40 attorneys) and more than 2,000 volunteer lawyers use the power of the law to improve safety and health, shelter, and economic stability for low income clients. For more, visit: www.lasclev.org.
The Successful Candidate will:
- Be committed to Legal Aid’s mission.
- Hold a JD and be licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible to waive in.
- Have experience in legal services or a nonprofit environment (strongly preferred).
- Working knowledge of state and federal law related to Legal Aid’s clients, but need not have expertise in the various areas covered by HEWII.
- Have excellent management skills.
- Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Have excellent research, writing and advocacy skills.
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Be proficient with MS Office.
- Have excellent team- and partnership-building skills.
- Be organized, able to plan and problem-solve, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
Compensation & Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience. Legal Aid offers an exceptional benefits package including healthcare, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with up to 13% employer contribution, and much more. Visit www.lasclev.org/careers/overview for more information.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to: careers@lasclev.org with “Managing Attorney” in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2016.
Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Posted March 10, 2016.