Job Description
Job Title: Managing Attorney for Centralized Intake Unit at Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience strongly preferred
Organization: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Department: Centralized Intake Unit
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $65,100 (may increase or decrease based on relevant experience) plus $4,000 annual manager stipend
Benefits: - 18 paid holidays (in 2024) - 6 weeks paid time off - 6 weeks parental leave - Health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance - Partial payment for dependent health insurance - Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account - Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month - Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match - Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses - Hybrid work schedule with 2 days remote work option - Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Responsibilities: - Develop, manage, and ensure quality and efficacy of Centralized Intake Unit - Create work plan and workflows within case management system - Hire staff as needed - Distribute and supervise work of attorney and paralegal staff - Hold staff meetings and administer performance reviews - Foster growth and professional development - Coordinate with Deputy Director, Director of Advocacy, and Director of Pro Bono - Coordinate with outreach coordinator and fellow managing attorneys - Work with innovation and technology team to meet technology needs - Stay up to date with trends in counties served - Maintain limited caseload providing advice and brief service
Qualifications: - Georgia bar license or eligibility for next Georgia bar exam - Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience strongly preferred - Experience managing staff, including supervising and mentoring attorneys and paralegals - Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills - Ability to work in a collaborative, hybrid team model - Appreciation of diversity - Innovative and creative problem solver - Self-starter with focus on customer service and client-centered experience - Prior experience starting new units and projects preferred - Demonstrated commitment to public service - Participation in law school clinics and trial advocacy courses preferred - Previous work with low-income individuals and knowledge of poverty law preferred - Proficiency in languages other than English highly valued
Application Requirements: - Letter of interest - Resume - Writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum, or brief) - Official law school transcript - Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references
How to Apply: - Submit all required documents as one PDF through online application system at atlantalegalaid.org/jobs - Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview - No phone calls - For technical difficulties, email **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.
