Attorney
Company: South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Location: Brockton
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), a growing
non-profit civil legal aid program that provides quality legal
representation to low-income and other vulnerable residents of
Southeastern MA, Cape Cod & Islands seeks permanent Managing
Attorneys for its offices in New Bedford and Brockton. The overall
role of the Managing Attorney is to oversee and ensure the
provision of high-quality legal services to clients served by
SCCLS. As part of an overall management team, the Managing Attorney
effectively engages with the organization's leadership team,
advocacy staff, and community organizations to develop and manage
strategic initiatives and coordinate the impact work of the
organization, including incorporating a race equity lens. The
Managing Attorney might maintain a small and strategic caseload
which serves to shape the impact advocacy of the office. The
Managing Attorney for the Brockton office will also be responsible
for tasks associated with opening and staffing a new office.
Supervise Legal Work Supervise the advocacy work of the local
office which will include case selection, co-counseling, case
reviews consistent with implementing strategies to address needs of
community(ies); Consistent with program supervision standards,
provide timely annual written evaluations and case reviews; Provide
ongoing supervision and mentoring - provide ongoing constructive
feedback; identify growth areas, identify and implement necessary
supports; Ensure equity in assignments; Foster collaboration and
team building; Ensure advocacy staff is actively engaged with other
program advocates, local community organizations, and the statewide
advocacy community to address legal issues confronting low-income
residents; Demonstrate creativity in identifying and pursuing legal
issues on behalf of low-income residents; possess vision and sense
of urgency in addressing emerging issues affecting clients/client
communities. Training Onboarding of new staff into local office and
organization generally; Ensure appropriate technical and/or
substantive legal training and ongoing support is provided to
staff. Organizational (Internal Focus) Effectively model and
communicate a commitment to organizational mission and support for
the organization; Ensure adherence to program and case handling
standards, funder requirements and the highest professional
standards; Foster collaboration and team building across
organization; Identify and address interpersonal/personnel issues
within local office; With SCCLS' PAI Coordinator to promote use of
volunteers to further SCCLS' advocacy goals and strengthen its
capacity to serve clients; Work with SCCLS' Executive Director or
their designee on funding initiatives, grant compliance and legal
work; Implement personnel policies relating to hiring, leave,
discipline and discharge; maintain communications with
Administrative office regarding HR and other personnel issues;
Oversee local office administration and management functioning
including local office accounting, physical building issues,
contemporaneous timekeeping, implement and oversee other
administrative operations of the office in conjunction and in
consultation with Executive Director or designee. Organizational
(External Focus) Collaborate with advocacy staff to identify
systemic barriers faced by clients and client communities of SCCLS
and to seek innovative ways to address; Ensure that legal services
provided are consistent with SCCLS's priorities, policies and
procedures, and that resources to provide the highest quality
client services are maximized; Maintain liaison with the client
community, client and other community groups, courts and
administrative forums, and bar associations; act as the
face/representative of SCCLS in local office region in external
relationships. Core Competencies Foster inclusivity, equity and
humility when working with clients, colleagues and in supervising
staff at the intersection of multiple identities, including race,
ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic
status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental
disability, and/or limited English proficiency; Effectively engage
with the organization's leadership team, advocacy team, and
community organizations to develop and manage strategic initiatives
and coordinate the impact work of the organation, including
incorporating a race equity lens. Capacity to facilitate groups and
meetings equitably with a framework that embraces race equity
principles; Demonstrate a commitment to race equity, anti-racism
and economic justice in the workplace and in the provision of legal
services; Model whole organization mindset, foster cross-office
relationships. Qualifications and Experience: Management or
supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to supervise and
mentor staff; commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity in
supervising staff of varying experience levels and/or at the
intersection of multiple identities; ability to give and receive
constructive feedback; proven skills in leadership, relationship
development, collaboration and team building. At least 7 years of
legal practice in a variety of forums including federal, state, and
appellate courts, administrative agencies, and/or legislative
bodies. Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or able to seek
admission; experience in a civil legal aid environment desirable.
Commitment to race equity, anti-racism and economic justice in the
workplace and in the provision of legal services. Demonstrated
experience working with vulnerable populations and understanding of
effects of poverty, trauma, and systemic discrimination.
Demonstrated creativity and vision in pursuing legal issues on
behalf of low-income residents; possess vision and sense of urgency
in addressing client needs including identifying and responding to
emerging issues. Fluency in a second language which reflects our
client communities (Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole,
Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer) strongly preferred. Effectively
model and communicate a commitment to organizational mission and
support for the organization with ability to effectively
communicate same; strong personal work ethic and ability to
organize time, manage diverse activities and meet critical
deadlines. A commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity, as
well as humility when working with clients, colleagues and in
supervising staff at the intersection of multiple identities,
including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation,
socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and
mental disability, and/or limited English proficiency; Excellent
written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal
skills; demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively
with people from diverse cultures, with diverse opinions and
values. Capacity to facilitate groups and meetings equitably with a
framework that embraces race equity principles; experience engaging
with community groups, organizations, and advocacy groups to
resolve issues affecting low-income residents and communities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: SCCLS offers competitive compensation
based on comparable public interest salaries and will be
commensurate with experience. Multi-lingual annual increment to
base salary may be added for demonstrated language skills. SCCLS
offers a benefits package which includes medical and dental for
employees and dependents; life insurance; long/short term
disability; PFMLA benefits; 403(b) retirement plan; and generous
leave. APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please
submit a letter expressing your qualifications, vision for, and
interest in the position. Include a resume, writing sample and
contact information for three references. SCCLS is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from a broad range
of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy,
inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community
members are valued, empowered and recognized, especially
individuals who come from marginalized communities that are often
under resourced, underserved, and underrepresented. About the
Organization: SCCLS and its subsidiary, the Justice Center of
Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM), with a combined staff of nearly 80,
is the principal provider of free, civil legal aid to low-income
residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands
of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. SCCLS law offices are located
in Hyannis, New Bedford and Fall River. The Justice Center is
located in Brockton. SCCLS' core mission is to achieve justice for
eligible clients through community-based advocacy. The organization
prioritizes legal services in: housing, public benefits, elder law,
domestic relations, employment, education, immigration, and
consumer matters. Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 5 -
10 years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Brockton , Attorney, Legal , Brockton, Massachusetts
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