Managing Attorney

Three Rivers Legal Services (TRLS) has an opening for a Managing Attorney in its Lake City Office. The Managing Attorney is a member of the TRLS management team and reports to the Executive Director. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversees the administration of the Lake City Office and handles office emergencies.
• Supervises the casework of staff attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other clerical staff.
• Conducts regular case reviews to ensure compliance with grant requirements and restrictions.
• Works with the Director of Intake and the Director of Litigation to identify cases that should be passed through to the office for extended services.
• Maintains a small caseload.
• Oversees the administration of the office petty cash account, the purchasing of office supplies, etc.
• Coordinates activities and interaction with local bar associations.
• Coordinates office outreach activities.
• Represents TRLS at meetings and external functions.
• Maintains and promotes relationships with clients, advocates, and community partners.
• Attends TRLS Board of Director meetings.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Team Leadership and Management:
• Works with the Deputy Director and other mangers to strengthen supervision skills and to ensure opportunities for professional development for all office staff.
• Directly supervise staff, including hiring, mentoring, completing performance evaluations, and supporting supervisees’ substantive legal work.
• Works collaboratively with office staff and Director of Litigation to jointly develop, implement, and supervise litigation and/or advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems.