Managing Attorney, Eviction Defense Program Lead

4 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Full time
Job Title

Managing Attorney, Eviction Defense Program

Job Summary

The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Attorney to lead our Eviction Defense Program. As a key member of our Safe and Stable Homes team, you will be responsible for managing our nationally-recognized tenants' rights programs and teams, including our eviction defense work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage the work of at least 4 employees, ensuring quality control, teaching, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support.
  • Monitor the ongoing performance and impact of our eviction defense programming, implementing improvements to ensure we meet the needs of the community.
  • Serve as the liaison between AVLF and the City of Atlanta for all work related to the City's Access to Counsel effort.
  • Build relationships with law firms, volunteers, and partners, and be visible in the community by serving as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team.
  • Manage official partnerships with AVLF's eviction defense-related work, engaging in high-level communication with relevant community partners.
  • Coordinate eviction defense teams' involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance.
  • Ensure eviction defense teams stay up-to-date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, trainings, and general professional development.
Requirements
  • JD degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; five (5) to seven (7) years combined experience in landlord-tenant law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
  • Experience working with and advocating for tenants in disputes with their landlords generally and in eviction cases specifically.
  • Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients' and volunteers' needs.
  • Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client's community.
  • Strong collaborative skills.
  • Ability to derive creative solutions.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.
  • Must be organized and able to prioritize clients' needs effectively.
  • Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite. Experience using Salesforce is a plus.
Benefits
  • AVLF offers an extensive benefits program of 100% company paid employee only base medical plan.
  • 21 days of PTO accrued in accordance with company policy (prorated based on date of hire).
  • Automatic 5% base salary employer paid 401K contribution vested at 100% in accordance with company policy.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Transportation assistance in the form of a Marta pass or parking pass.
  • Reimbursement of eligible student loan repayments up to $500 per month ($6000 annually with a lifetime maximum of $60,000).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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