Managing Attorney

About the role

The Managing Attorney oversees the day-to-day activities of the Twin Falls Office, supervising and mentoring attorneys and support staff, engaging in direct representation of clients, and ensuring compliance with ILAS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines.
• Evaluate and review staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy.
• Use ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases.
• Effectively communicate ILAS policies and procedures to staff.
• Effectively coach staff to meet expectations.
• Work with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Promote a respectful workplace and foster cooperation among staff.
• Provide staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback.
• Monitor the office’s budget and expenses.
• Identify issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff.
• Represent survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs.
• Serve clients in housing law.
• Provide representation in elder law matters.

Requirements

Requires a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to the Idaho State Bar, and at least five years of relevant legal experience, preferably in civil legal services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a legal practice.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth.
• Robust benefits package including life, health, dental, and disability insurance.
• Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program eligibility.
• Federal loan forgiveness programs.
• Generous leave benefits.
• Retail retirement plan.
• Relocation assistance available.

Pay

$80,000 to $110,000 DOE

Schedule

Full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.