Managing Attorney- Low Income Tax Payer's Clinic

4 weeks ago


Bradenton, United States Gulfcoast Legal Services Full time

The Managing Attorney of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is a leadership role within the firm, overseeing Gulfcoast Legal Services’ LITC project; responsibilities will include leading assignments and performing independently. This position is expected to provide guidance, mentoring, direction, and leadership to their team and throughout the agency while carrying a substantial case load. This individual is responsible for managing service delivery through expertise on behalf of individuals facing tax controversies and supervises other attorneys and team members within the unit. They possess exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. This position is expected to deliver superior performance at a high capacity with a client-centered approach to services within a cross-functional collaborative firm.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responds to the legal needs of clients, through direct legal assistance for individuals and families facing tax controversies.
- Oversight of LITC volunteer/pro bono program, and co-counseling relationships, monitoring case statuses, ensuring contract deliverables are met and required funder reporting is timely.
- Serves as a manager, trainer, mentor, and resource for other staff within the unit.
- Supervises other attorneys, paralegals, victim advocates, client service specialists, and students as assigned.
- Assist in the development, coordination, and presentation of substantive law trainings to private bar attorneys.
- Stays abreast of legislation and case law impacting clientele, providing updates to unit and recommendations for advocacy to senior leadership as necessary.
- Actively engage in trainings, community outreach events, and meetings concerning pro bono and participate in pro bono working groups/committees.
- Provides updates to Deputy Director on needs of unit; represents unit in leadership team meetings as requested.
- Performs other duties as discussed with and assigned by the Deputy Director and/or executive leadership.

BASIC STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

- Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
- Compliance with all Gulfcoast Legal Services policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with and adherence to the organization’s mission.
- Demonstrated understanding of the societal and cultural factors impacting poverty law and a commitment toward compassionate and trauma-informed representation.
- Satisfactory completion of duties and responsibilities of the position as required by management and supervisors.
- Performs related work as required and fills in for positions above and below in staffing shortages.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, required.
- Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with people.
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to working with low-income communities.
- Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; work with government agencies, community groups and other organizations as necessary; communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures, and policies.
- Demonstrated solution-based leadership skills.
- Ability to work on various projects while balancing different priorities.
- Ability to work overtime and non-business hours as required to complete assignments and/or meet client needs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services to under
- and unserved populations and the mission and vision of Gulfcoast Legal Services.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- Florida Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of Florida.
- No action and/or disciplinary measure taken by the Florida Bar preferred.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney preferred, preferably with at least one year of experience in a legal aid, government, or nonprofit setting. Other relevant experience may be considered.
- If using a vehicle to drive to hearings, trainings or to do other business-related travel, the attorney must have access to reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Ability to lift and/or carry office supplies, equipment, files, etc. up to 10 pounds.

2. Ability to work overtime when required.

3. Ability to lift and/or carry office supplies, equipment, files, etc. up to 10 pounds.
- GLS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, GLS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities._

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

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