Supervising Attorney, Domestic Violence (202505-401) Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Supervising Attorney, Domestic Violence (202505-401) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Position Title :

Domestic Violence Supervising Attorney Position Location :

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Mission and Vision:

Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Legal Aid is an innovative, creative, progressive, and efficient civil legal service provider to the poor, working towards an inclusive justice system of equal access. All voices are valued, heard, and respected.

Position Summary :

Legal Aid seeks a full-time Supervising Attorney to work in the Winston-Salem Office, which provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income clients in Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and passionate about serving LANC’s clients, will have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney, will have demonstrated strong substantive knowledge of domestic violence and family law and have the ability to supervise, mentor, train, and direct local domestic violence advocates.

Job Description :

The Supervising Attorney will: Provide direct legal services to clients. Handle a broad variety of tasks that facilitate the team’s mission of effective, high quality legal services in domestic violence law that complies with LANC priorities. Supervise, mentor, train, and direct local domestic violence advocates. Devise strategies for resolving client legal matters. Provide community education and outreach in impacted communities. Represent Legal Aid in the community served by engaging with the legal community. Have opportunities for participation and leadership in the North Carolina Bar Association and other local bar associations. Support and expand current law school clinic projects. Coordinate with the Managing Attorney to provide information requested by funders.

Qualifications:

Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications: A passion to serve low-income clients. A commitment to the mission and values of Legal Aid of North Carolina. A commitment to, appreciation for and understanding of organizational values around diversity, equity and inclusion. A juris doctorate and a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina. Good communication skills. Strong writing skills Prior legal services experience is a plus. No pending North Carolina State Bar disciplinary proceedings. Self-motivated with the proven ability to set goals and meet self-imposed and external deadlines. Three or more years of experience as a licensed attorney Demonstrated expertise in North Carolina domestic violence law. The ability to train, mentor, and supervise others.

Salary and Employee Benefits:

Our compensation for attorneys range from a starting salary of $60,500 to $87,500. Compensation is set on scale and increases for each year of service in the legal profession . Legal Aid of North Carolina provides excellent health, retirement, disability, and leave benefits. Employee medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums are covered at 100% by the employer. Discretionary 401(k) contributions with no match required. Paid leave includes 1.75 days per month (21 leave days in the first two years; 30 days in subsequent years), 16 paid holidays, two floating holidays, and other paid leave. Are you the next Supervising Attorney in our Winston-Salem Office? To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume, references and any other materials that you wish to be considered to the Managing Attorney of the Winston-Salem Office, Daniel Joyce, at danielj@legalaidnc.org . Legal Aid of North Carolina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome to apply. Selection will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. We encourage candidates with lived experience, in the communities that we serve, to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person