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Managing Attorney

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Position Description

ILAS is seeking a full?time Managing Attorney for its Coeur dAlene Office. The Managing Attorney will oversee the day?to?day activities of the office, supervise and mentor the attorneys and support staff assigned to the office, engage in direct representation of clients, and ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures.

• Oversee the offices daily operations, ensuring compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and support staff, evaluating performance of oral and written advocacy, and providing consistent performance feedback.
• Use ILASs case?management system, including periodic case reviews.
• Communicate ILAS policies and procedures to staff and coach them 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, fostering cooperation among staff, and collaborate with the Deputy Director to identify training needs.
• Monitor the offices budget and expenses, identifying issues that affect clients and/or staff.

The Managing Attorneys direct representation of clients will include representation across several practice areas but will focus on: serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs; housing law; elder law; and tribal law practice with the Coeur dAlene Tribe in matters of civil and criminal legal representation.

Location Description

Coeur dAlene is a small, picturesque resort community nestled in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountain range on the shores of Lake Coeur dAlene. It is the largest city in the Idaho Panhandle and the metropolitan area includes the nearby city of Spokane, WA. Coeur dAlene is known for its five?star amenities in a rugged setting and its four?season beauty and recreation. It is the playground of the Pacific Northwest and boasts a championship golf course, lake cruises, ample shopping, spas, and water recreation, and nearby Silverwood Theme Park and Silver Mountain Resort, a ski resort with an indoor water park.

Benefits

This is a full?time position of 37.5 hours per week. The attorney would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after two (2) months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust benefits, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 DOE.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Non?profit Organizations