Managing Attorney (Columbia/Florence)

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL SVC; Toscana; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A legal services organization in Toscana is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee staff and manage legal cases. The ideal candidate will have eight years of civil law experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Responsibilities include managing the office, preparing reports, and conducting community outreach. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Competenze

• Experience in leading teams and managing staff.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Background in poverty law or public interest work is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage the legal and non-legal staff.
• Handle employee concerns and manage work schedules.
• Prepare and review reports and statistical information.

Conoscenze

Strong leadership

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to analyze and prepare reports

Excellent relationship/team building skills

Formazione

Member of the South Carolina Bar

Minimum of eight years of experience practicing civil law

Strumenti

Microsoft Office 365

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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Job Summary: The managing attorney is responsible for the efficient management of the legal and non-legal staff; oversees the effective administration of the office; maintains a caseload; handles employee concerns work schedules, conducts performance appraisals, assigns and reviews the progress of all current cases and assignments; plans, directs, and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production of the office; prepares and review reports and statistical information to be disseminated to management; assists with grant writing and seeking appropriate grants; and coordinates, conducts, and participates in community outreach/legal education events.

The position will require some evening and weekend work. A more detailed job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

• Member of the South Carolina Bar
• Minimum of eight years of experience practicing civil law
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the principles of civil practice and time management
• Excellent relationship/team building skills and have the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to analyze and prepare reports
• Background in poverty law or public interest work is preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office 365
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Job Open Date: Immediately

Job Close Date: Until Filled

Applicants interested in applying for this position may submit the following materials to:

• Application (pdf)
• Resume
• three references (one of which must be a managing attorney)
• two writing samples
• a cover letter

To: [e-mail], Attn: Human Resources – Managing Attorney (Indicate Office Location)

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About SCLS

South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. SCLS does not discriminate on the basis of disability, or any class status protected by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.