MANAGING ATTORNEY

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Managing Attorney for Family Representation Advocacy Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Experience: Minimum 10 years as a licensed attorney, 3 years of supervisory experience, and 5 years of litigation experience in child welfare and deprived court proceedings

Organization: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)

Department: Family Representation Advocacy Program (FRAP)

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage the Family Representation Advocacy Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Work with Executive Director and Regional Director of Social Work to provide high quality legal representation for parents, legal guardians, and Indian custodians throughout the state.
- Recruit, train, and support attorney contractors.
- Develop strategic approach to FRAP's legal practice and expand interdisciplinary representation to serve all eligible clients.
- Assist in budget preparation and other agency-related documents.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality legal representation by developing policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Maintain a physical presence in courts within assigned region.
- Meet with judges to discuss uniform court administration of the Oklahoma Children's Code.
- Identify and address systemic problems.
- Recruit and determine eligibility of private attorneys seeking annual contracts for parent or child legal representation.
- Monitor contract attorneys' caseloads and provide feedback to ensure high-quality services.
- Promote the use of interdisciplinary teams for parent and child representation.
- Assist in locating and engaging potential experts.
- Provide training and technical assistance to contract attorneys.
- Identify and create professional development opportunities for attorneys, social workers, and mentors.
- Monitor legal developments relevant to FRAP's mission.
- Work with Regional Director of Social Work to develop litigation and social work strategies.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Develop and manage information sharing resources.
- Represent FRAP in external meetings, trainings, and conferences.
- Ensure social work perspective is included in all training.
- Analyze and address potential ethical issues.
- Generate management reports and compile data and statistics.
- Attend meetings with LASO administrative staff and other offices to discuss management and child welfare issues.
- Maintain relationships with judges, bar associations, and other stakeholders.
- Meet contractual obligations and reporting requirements.
- Work with Executive team to determine staffing for central office.

Requirements:

- Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and in good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association.
- . from accredited law school.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience as a licensed attorney.
- Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' litigation experience in child welfare and deprived court proceedings.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary representation.
- Experience leading diverse teams and creating inclusive environments.
- Experience with public benefits, education, housing, or immigration.
- Strong communication skills.
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:

- Experience with holistic practice.
- Experience mentoring other attorneys.
- Passion for deprived law and case strategy.

Physical Requirements:

- Sedentary work with occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.
- Good finger dexterity.
- Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:

- Normal office environment.
Travel:

- Frequent travel throughout the state of Oklahoma.
- Occasional travel for conferences and training.

LASO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Management, Training, Data Analysis, Communication, Team Management, Program Development

J.D/LL.B from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to the Executive Director of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.

Qualification and Experience J.D/LL.B from an accredited law school

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