Family Unit Supervising Attorney Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Family Unit Supervising Attorney West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. – 5.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $99,800 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Law 11+ years Research Doctor of Law Analysis skills Legal assistance in social services SharePoint Computer skills Family law Senior level Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description The Family Unit Supervising Attorney assists the Family Unit Managing Attorney to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services in family law cases to people who are low-income in WTLS’ 21-county service area. The Supervising Attorney supervises case work and mentors attorneys and paralegals in the family law unit located in the Memphis Office. They also assist the Family Unit Managing Attorney to manage and monitor progress on implementing the WTLS’ mission, priorities, advocacy, and work plans, as they relate to family law issues and act as a back-up to the Family Unit Managing Attorney in their absence. The Supervising Attorney maintains a caseload commensurate with managerial responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: 1.

• Provide direct legal assistance to individuals and groups, including interviewing clients, researching, performing factual investigations, preparing pleadings, negotiating case resolutions, and representing clients in court and administrative hearings.
• Provide counsel, advice, and other brief services when appropriate.
• Co-counsel with other attorneys and work with paralegals.
• Develop and implement litigation and/or advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems.
• Maintain reduced caseload commensurate with managerial responsibilities. 2.
• Manage family law work, including monitoring and regulating workloads.
• Supervise employees with ongoing feedback and case reviews.
• Foster positive work relationships and promote cooperation between practice groups within WTLS.
• Monitor case work to ensure efficient and quality legal work.
• Participate in and implement management and administrative decision-making involving personnel and WTLS policy.
• Supervise and enforce WTLS policies and procedures.
• Convey staff concerns about office and program issues to management.
• Assist Unit Managing Attorney with maintaining unit SharePoint site, including forms, research library, and form letters.
• Assist Unit Managing Attorney with keeping WTLS staff apprised of important issues and new developments in the community.
• Assist Unit Managing Attorney with keeping WTLS staff apprised of new developments within the substantive legal area(s) in which the manager practices.
• Act as back-up to the Unit Managing Attorney in their absence.
• Engage in local, state, regional, and/or national legal services and the advocacy community.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in family law issues affecting the WTLS’ client community.
• Stay apprised on changes in law.
• Train attorneys and paralegals on issues concerning family law matters, and identify external trainings to increase substantive knowledge and case-handling skills.
• Provide mentorship and guidance. 3.
• Perform case review, case evaluation, case activity direction, prioritization, and acceptance of unit cases based upon program guidelines, available resources, and other appropriate considerations.
• Intervene directly in any project case or other matter, as necessary.
• Assist unit staff in the resolution of problems in casework and job performance.
• Work with other WTLS staff to develop sound relations with the local community, governmental agencies, client groups and bar associations.
• Speak to community groups, schools, and others about their legal rights and prepare materials relating to these presentations.
• Represent WTLS at meetings and other external functions.
• Identify future project funding opportunities and oversee grant writing and application submission. 4.
• Participate on internal committees, work groups, and other efforts to promote and improve WTLS operations.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with office staff.
• Accurately record and update timekeeping entries in real-time, ensuring detailed and precise documentation of work hours, project time allocation, and task completion for reporting and payroll purposes.
• Comply with program policies and regulations of the Legal Services Corporation and other funders.
• Comply with relevant portions of the Legal Services Corporation’s Performance Criteria and the American Bar Association’s Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid.
• Comply with all applicable organizational, professional, and legal requirements for confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and training as requested by supervisor.

Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

• J.D. Degree.
• Current licensure in good standing in Tennessee or eligible for reciprocity and willing to secure reciprocity.
• At least 20 years of practice experience.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of pertinent legal authority.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Effective communication skills sufficient to represent clients in legal hearings, meetings, negotiations, or administrative proceedings; to give public presentations, conduct trainings, and do client outreach; to write grant proposals, to manage projects, and to conduct community outreach.
• Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals from ethnic or language distinct communities.
• Expertise and ability to provide leadership in one or more substantive areas of importance to client population.
• Sufficient computer skills to be able to maintain client records, prepare documents, maintain time records, etc. as required.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional.
• Ability to competently use company software packages.

Success Factors:

Demonstrate a commitment to the principle of equal justice and to advocacy for low-income persons. Treat clients, staff, and the public with dignity and respect. Appreciate the experiences and needs of people of diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate a personal sense of integrity. Take ownership of projects and produce solid work products. Work as a member of a team and independently including willingness to help others (cooperative) and share knowledge, information, contacts, and experience. Address issues in a timely manner. Use a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment. Handle and prioritize multiple, competing demands.

Working Conditions:

• Work during office hours between 8:30 a.

m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A minimum 30-minute break must be taken when at least 6 hours are worked. Work hours must be accurate and contemporaneously recorded. A flextime of work hours may be used, if approved. Your supervisor will consider the needs of the office and the preference of more senior employees before approving flextime. Work after hours or on weekends may be occasionally required.

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting and at outreach sites.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Often communicating with people using the phone, email, via video call, or in person.
• Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Travel within the WTLS service area may be necessary.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation:

$ 75,000.00 – $100,000.00 This is a full-time position and compensation is made according to the Wage Administration Plan that became effective on August 1, 2007 (as revised on April 28th 2025.

Benefits:

Full-time benefits include the ability to participate in WTLS’ health insurance plan, dental plan, vision plan, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid Annual Leave (based on years of employment), paid Sick Leave (12 days per year), paid Holidays (12), and paid week off between Christmas and New Year. How to Apply Candidates will submit their resumes and complete the application on Monday.

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//wkf.ms/3FZIoCx WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. By signing below, I understand and agree that I must be able to perform each of the essential functions of the position listed above to continue my employment with the Organization.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $99,800.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person