Managing Family Law Attorney Salary in Waterloo, IA

Family Law Attorney - Average Salary $89,507

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Managing Attorney - Average Salary $181,287

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.

Managing Attorney - Litigation - Average Salary $168,798

Managing Attorney - Litigation is responsible for managing the daily operations of a litigation law firm or an organization's litigation department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney - Litigation directs office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney - Litigation 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 - Litigation 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 - Litigation 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.

Senior Managing Attorney - Average Salary $212,350

Senior Managing Attorney oversees 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 Senior Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Senior 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 Senior Managing Attorney typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Senior Managing Attorney typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Chief Litigation Managing Attorney - Average Salary $264,810

The Chief Litigation Managing Attorney acts as a liaison between outside attorneys and in-house staff. Oversees all litigation related to an organization and ensures maximum protection of the organization's legal rights. Being a Chief Litigation Managing Attorney consults with senior management to resolve issues and decide settlements. Directs cases through litigation cycle, reviews new files for coverage and liability issues, and develops a cost effective defense strategy. In addition, Chief Litigation Managing Attorney requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Chief Litigation Managing Attorney manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Chief Litigation Managing Attorney typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.