Spartanburg Managing Attorney

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association seeks a Managing Attorney to lead litigation and non-legal staff, ensure efficient office administration, and sustain caseloads in a community-focused nonprofit setting. The role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and collaboration with management to strengthen service delivery.

The position involves performance reviews, grant coordination, and outreach activities, with occasional evening and weekend duties to support program goals and

Responsibilities

• Oversees legal and non-legal staff and manages office administration.
• Manages caseloads, staff schedules, and performance reviews.
• Plans, coordinates and participates in grant writing, reporting, and community outreach and legal education events.

Job description

Position Description

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 and 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 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.