Job Description
East River Legal Services is a program of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, Inc. and is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals in eastern South Dakota.
H1: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Hiring Managing Attorney in Sioux Falls Office H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Eastern South Dakota
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (ERLS) is seeking a Managing Attorney to join our team in Sioux Falls. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of attorneys and support staff in providing high-quality legal services to low-income individuals in eastern South Dakota. As a non-profit law firm, ERLS is dedicated to improving the lives of those living in poverty and serving our most vulnerable citizens.
As the Managing Attorney, you will play a vital role in overseeing the legal department, supervising and evaluating staff, and managing personnel-related matters. You will also have the opportunity to maintain an active caseload and engage in client representation and advocacy, including co-counseling with other attorneys, representing clients in court and administrative hearings, and developing litigation and advocacy strategies.
We are looking for someone with a Juris Doctor (JD) and a license to practice law in South Dakota. Experience in a legal services or non-profit environment is preferred, but not required. Additionally, knowledge of recent developments in state and federal cases, statutory, and regulatory law related to the interests of our clients is highly valued.
At ERLS, we prioritize services to our most vulnerable citizens, including our community's Veterans, older Americans (60 ), people with disabilities, victims of crime, and all those facing financial insecurity. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for social justice and has excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
The salary for this position starts at $75,582.72, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, IRA, and travel reimbursement.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Director of Operations, Melissa Frericks. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages persons of color, Veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Join us in our mission to better the lives of over 52,000 people living in poverty in eastern South Dakota. Apply now to make a difference with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
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