Managing Attorney

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Aid of Western Michigan Muskegon Office
Street address: 
450 Morris Ave, Suite 104
City: 
Muskegon
State: 
Michigan
ZIP: 
49440
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) has a position open for a Managing Attorney in the Muskegon office. LAWM is LSC-funded and represents low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including domestic violence, housing, public benefits and consumer issues. The Muskegon office has four other attorneys and two support staff. Legal Aid of Western Michigan is a regional firm that covers 17 counties, and the Muskegon office serves Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana & Osceola counties.

Duties:
The Managing Attorney is expected to:
• manage the intake that comes directly to the office from the statewide telephone hotline
• manage multiple tasks,
• utilize conflict management skills,
• manage attorneys, advocates and administrative staff,
• oversee litigation conducted by staff,
• have the experience and skills sufficient to implement an array of advocacy strategies,
• manage a litigation caseload,
• build collaborative relationships within the community.

Requirements: 

The ideal candidates will possess:
• at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney,
• some degree of supervisory experience,
• excellent written and oral communication skills.
Spanish Language proficiency valued.

To apply: 

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
Salary/Benefits: From $55,000 DOE. LAWM offers an excellent fringe benefit package including a retirement plan and a flex benefit account.
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, September 30, 2018