Managing Attorney (Spartanburg)

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL SVC; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The managing attorney at South Carolina Legal Services oversees legal and non-legal staff, manages office administration, maintains a caseload, and supervises case progress to optimize office production. The role includes grant writing support, community outreach, and reporting to leadership.

Some evening and weekend work is required; a detailed job description is available upon request. EOE M/F/D/V and commitment to serving low-income clients are emphasized; the organization seeks a

Qualificações

• Admitted to the South Carolina Bar.
• Eight years of experience practicing civil law.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of civil practice and time management.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee legal and non-legal staff and office administration.
• Maintain caseloads and supervise progress on current cases.
• Prepare reports and assist with grant writing and reporting.
• Coordinate community outreach and legal education events.
• Conduct performance appraisals and supervise staff development.

Conhecimentos

SC Bar member

8+ years civil law

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Time management

Poverty law experience

Microsoft 365

Driver's license

Descrição da vaga

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Salary Range $85,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience

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 progress of all current cases and assignments; plans directs and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of the office; prepares and reviews reports and statistical information to be disseminated to management; assists with grant writing and/or 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.

Minimum 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 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 365
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Job Open Date

Immediately

Job Close Date

Until Filled

EOE M/F/D/V

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.