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In-House
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 5 yrs required
Director Of Advocacy The candidate will be part of the program management team and will be expected to: Help formulate and implement the advocacy priorities and goals of the program. Identify, assess, and communicate emerging issues and unmet client legal needs, including needs unique to populations who experience barriers to accessing the justice system. Develop and promote effective advocacy strategies in cooperation with program staff, administration, and equal justice partners. Assist with and oversee firm's Legal Aid’s significant litigation and other significant advocacy. Manage firm's Legal Aid’s appellate work. Handle a caseload of significant litigation along with other advocacy. Respond to requests for technical litigation and casehandling assistance. Assess attorney training needs and coordinate program attorney training. Compile a significant litigation/advocacy report on a regular basis. Maintain a periodic presence in the field offices. And Perform periodic litigation reviews with program attorneys.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky or be eligible for admission without examination or for limited admission. Must have 5 years of litigation and trial experience. Must have substantial experience in creative and high impact advocacy. Must have expertise in substantive legal areas affecting low income people. Must possess excellent legal, administrative, leadership, and communication skills. Must have experience working in and supporting a team environment. Must have a strong interest in serving the legal needs of low income people. Deadline: June 29, 2018.
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