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Family Law Managing Attorney
Amsterdam, NY SUMMARY: The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Law Managing Attorney for our Amsterdam office. The Managing Attorney will supervise the provision of high-quality civil legal services, oversee the Amsterdam office and other legal issue areas, and lead strategic engagement with community members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, including litigation, and experience in family law, eviction defense, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy law, consumer rights, government benefits, disability law, or advocacy. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience and other factors, and includes benefits such as medical/dental/vision, pre-tax FSA, and retirement plans. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Amsterdam office and other legal issue areas - Supervise the provision of high-quality civil legal services - Lead strategic engagement with community members and stakeholders - Engage in community outreach and education - Work with the executive management team to plan and coordinate the work of the program - Adhere to program and case handling standards, funder requirements, and professional standards - Guide the professional development of staff and provide training - Collaborate with other programs and serve as a resource for LASNNY staff and access to justice communities - Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: - Member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligible for admission on motion - Minimum of seven years of legal experience, including litigation - Experience in family law, eviction defense, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy law, consumer rights, government benefits, disability law, or advocacy - Excellent administrative, written, and verbal communication skills - Availability to travel, work weekends and evenings as needed - Reliable transportation and current NYS Driver's License PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Prior legal work supervision - Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons with prior experience in legal services or similar programs - At least five years of prior legal experience in the practice of civil law - At least three years prior experience in family law, housing, or government benefits law - Prior management or supervisory experience working with staff, including law clerks - Extensive experience and skill using the Microsoft suite and Windows 365, including Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Bilingual (Spanish preferred) ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage time - Excellent writing and communication skills, including public speaking and oral presentations - Extensive knowledge and experience conducting client interviews, depositions, and interrogatories, hearings, trials, or appellate work - Ability to respond effectively to the needs of supervisees, clients, and the organization - Ability to work independently and as a team WORK ENVIRONMENT: This full-time position operates in a professional law office environment and may require occasional carrying of office items. The use of standard office equipment and software and remote videoconferencing platforms is necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: At LASNNY, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ persons, protected veterans, applicants and recipients of public assistance, older adults, and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us and we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals as required by law. |
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