Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of a law firm or an organization's legal department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney monitors case status, timelines, and issues. Mentors and coaches attorneys and implements staff professional development programs. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Managing Attorney manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Managing Attorney typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ABOUT MOTHER’S OUTREACH NETWORK
Mother’s Outreach Network, Inc., (MON) based in Washington DC, is a non-profit, tax-exempt, racial justice and antipoverty advocacy organization that pursues the inclusion and empowerment of Black mothers in the struggle for family preservation by transforming government income and child welfare laws, policies, and practices from punitive to empowering. MON uses movement-lawyering strategies that will build parents’ power to transform systems and that will aid in harm reduction against impacted constituents. MON does so through three primary programs:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Mother’s Outreach Network is seeking a Managing Attorney. This is a critical and senior role in the organization. The position will be responsible for shepherding, developing, and helping to grow our legal practice into a full-fledged national model. While cultivating a broader program, the Managing Attorney will simultaneously perform legal advocacy work in cross-cutting practice areas that preserve families at risk of permanent separation in the District of Columbia. The position will build infrastructure while managing a caseload. Their work to vigorously pursue defensive and affirmative representation to prevent removals of children from their families. This will include representation during the early phases of involvement with Child Protective Services. The efforts will also include assistance with third party custody matters, and will representation for appeals for removal from the Child Protection Register. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in an organization that is rapidly growing. The culture of the organization being created requires a contributor who can thrive in a fast-paced environment with the Executive Director and other staff. The position reports to the Attorney-Executive Director of Mother’s Outreach Network.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managing Family Preservation Family Law Attorney may be required to:
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
TO APPLY
If you are interested, please email a resume, a list of three professional references, a writing sample, and a cover letter that describes why you are interested in this position and how your work history and goals relate to the position, to Melody Webb at careers@mothersoutreachnetwork.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled.
Mother’s Outreach Network is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and insist on equity and inclusion in our work environment and in the world. If you have the passion for our mission and have the skill sets to help us fulfill this mission, we welcome you as you are.
Visit https://www.mothersoutreachnetwork.org for more information about the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person