Managing Attorney

Community Resource Center; Town of Mamaroneck (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck, NY seeks a Managing Attorney to lead our legal services for immigrant and low-income communities. This full-time, on-site role oversees direct representation, advises on labor, employment, and related civil matters, and partners with case managers and program staff.

You will supervise attorneys and volunteers, manage caseloads, develop outreach initiatives, and advocate for clients, while reporting outcomes to leadership and funders.

Formación

• Strong foundation in Law, with demonstrated experience providing Legal Advice to diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Practical expertise in Labor and Employment Law, particularly issues affecting immigrant and low-income workers.
• Proficiency in legal Research to support case strategy, advocacy initiatives, and program development.
• Effective Negotiation skills for resolving disputes, advocating for clients, and engaging with employers and agencies.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the New York State Bar (or ability to obtain admission promptly).
• Experience managing legal caseloads and supervising attorneys, paralegals, or volunteers in a nonprofit or community setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
• Commitment to social justice, immigrant rights, and culturally responsive services; experience working with multilingual and multicultural communities preferred.
• Ability to work on-site, collaborate across programs, handle sensitive information confidentially, and manage multiple priorities.
• Spanish or other relevant language proficiency is highly beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Lead CRC’s legal services and advocacy efforts for immigrant and low-income communities.
• Supervise legal staff and volunteers; manage caseloads and assign work.
• Conduct legal research, draft and review documents, maintain case files.
• Collaborate with case managers, program staff, and partners to coordinate services and identify systemic issues.
• Negotiate with employers and other parties; develop policies and procedures for the legal program.
• Report outcomes to leadership and funders; support program development and outreach initiatives.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Negotiation

Bilingual abilities

Written and verbal communication

Educación

Licensed NY Bar

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Community Resource Center (CRC), formerly Hispanic Resource Center, is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization founded in 1998 to empower immigrant and low-income families. CRC provides comprehensive direct client services, including educational programs, case management, referral services, and advocacy to support self-reliance and community integration. Each year, CRC serves thousands of adults, youth, and children through social services, workshops, and a Worker Center focused on job placement for individuals seeking employment. The organization plays a key role in supporting residents in Westchester County and surrounding communities. CRC’s vision is a community that embraces diversity and offers equitable opportunities for all residents.

Role Description

The Managing Attorney is a full-time, on-site role based in Mamaroneck, NY, responsible for leading CRC’s legal services and advocacy efforts on behalf of immigrant and low-income community members. This role oversees and delivers direct legal representation and advice, with a focus on labor, employment, and related civil matters impacting workers and families. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising legal staff and volunteers, managing caseloads, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, and maintaining accurate case files. The Managing Attorney will collaborate closely with case managers, program staff, and community partners to coordinate holistic services, develop outreach and education initiatives, and identify systemic issues for advocacy. The role also involves negotiating with employers and other parties, developing policies and procedures for the legal program, and reporting on outcomes to leadership and funders.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with demonstrated experience providing Legal Advice to diverse and vulnerable populations.


• Practical expertise in Labor and Employment Law, particularly issues affecting immigrant and low-income workers.


• Proficiency in legal Research to support case strategy, advocacy initiatives, and program development.


• Effective Negotiation skills for resolving disputes, advocating for clients, and engaging with employers and agencies.


• Licensed attorney in good standing with the New York State Bar (or ability to obtain admission promptly).


• Experience managing legal caseloads and supervising attorneys, paralegals, or volunteers in a nonprofit or community setting.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.


• Commitment to social justice, immigrant rights, and culturally responsive services; experience working with multilingual and multicultural communities preferred.


• Ability to work on-site, collaborate across programs, handle sensitive information confidentially, and manage multiple priorities.


• Spanish or other relevant language proficiency is highly beneficial.