National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Position Description
ILAS is seeking a full-time Managing Attorney for its Twin Falls Office. The Managing Attorney will oversee the day‑to‑day activities of the office, supervise and mentor the attorneys and support staff assigned to the office, engage in direct representation of clients, and ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures. The Managing Attorney’s management and administrative duties will include, but are not limited to: working with attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines; evaluating and reviewing staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy; using ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases; effectively communicating ILAS policies and procedures to staff; effectively coaching staff to meet expectations; working with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct; promoting a respectful workplace and fostering cooperation among staff; providing staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback; monitoring the office’s budget and expenses; identifying issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff; and collaborating with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff.
The Managing Attorney’s direct representation of clients will include representation across several practice areas but will focus on: serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs; housing law; and elder law.
Location Description:
Twin Falls is a small city in southern Idaho, known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon and the center of the Magic Valley. The Magic Valley is a thriving agricultural area with innovative food science and production companies, including Chobani and Clif Bar. Shoshone Falls, or the Niagara of the West, located in Twin Falls is one of many waterfalls near the city. Locals can enjoy BASE jumping from the Perrine Bridge and the Snake River Canyon and nearby Sawtooth Mountains provide abundant world‑class recreational opportunities, including rock climbing, golfing, skiing, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, kayaking, cycling, and hiking. Sun Valley Resort, which was ranked the #1 ski resort in the U.S. from 2021‑2023 by SKI Magazine, is about 1.5 hours away. The state capital of Boise is also just under two hours away.
Benefits:
This is a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week. The attorney would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after two (2) months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust benefits, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 DOE.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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ILAS is seeking a full-time Managing Attorney for its Twin Falls Office. The Managing Attorney will oversee the day‑to‑day activities of the office, supervise and mentor the attorneys and support staff assigned to the office, engage in direct representation of clients, and ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures. The Managing Attorney’s management and administrative duties will include, but are not limited to: working with attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines; evaluating and reviewing staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy; using ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases; effectively communicating ILAS policies and procedures to staff; effectively coaching staff to meet expectations; working with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct; promoting a respectful workplace and fostering cooperation among staff; providing staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback; monitoring the office’s budget and expenses; identifying issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff; and collaborating with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff.
The Managing Attorney’s direct representation of clients will include representation across several practice areas but will focus on: serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs; housing law; and elder law.
Location Description:
Twin Falls is a small city in southern Idaho, known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon and the center of the Magic Valley. The Magic Valley is a thriving agricultural area with innovative food science and production companies, including Chobani and Clif Bar. Shoshone Falls, or the Niagara of the West, located in Twin Falls is one of many waterfalls near the city. Locals can enjoy BASE jumping from the Perrine Bridge and the Snake River Canyon and nearby Sawtooth Mountains provide abundant world‑class recreational opportunities, including rock climbing, golfing, skiing, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, kayaking, cycling, and hiking. Sun Valley Resort, which was ranked the #1 ski resort in the U.S. from 2021‑2023 by SKI Magazine, is about 1.5 hours away. The state capital of Boise is also just under two hours away.
Benefits:
This is a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week. The attorney would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after two (2) months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust benefits, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 DOE.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
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