Managing Attorney, Community Empowerment Project

Full-time

No

# Managing Attorney, Community Empowerment Project

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is looking for a dynamic individual to join their team as a Managing Attorney for their Community Empowerment Project. This individual will be responsible for providing legal services, ensuring the highest quality of client representation, and supervising a team of paralegals, attorneys, and interns.

## Responsibilities

The Managing Attorney, Community Empowerment Project will have a range of responsibilities. These include:

- Reading criminal records to determine eligibility for North Carolina expunctions, certificates of relief, and motions for appropriate relief.
- Drafting and filing petitions for expunction of client criminal records.
- Appearing in court to act on the negotiated terms of the negotiations with the Assistant District Attorney and to move for motions to remit court costs and fees associated with failures to pay.
- Interviewing clients to fill out motions to remit court costs and fees and witnesses for DMV hearings.
- Giving presentations on property tax relief exemptions offered by the state of North Carolina.
- Coordinating and collaborating with the county assessor's office in obtaining client information regarding their property.
- Assessing clients for eligibility for property tax exemptions over the telephone and in person.
- Conducting virtual and in-person clinics to assist clients in filling out property tax exemption applications and preparing supporting documentation.
- Collaborating with community and non-profit stakeholders to identify legal needs and develop pro bono opportunities.

## Knowledge and Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

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- Several years of legal practice experience, with a strong background in relevant areas of law.
- Experience managing legal teams or projects.
- Commitment to and passion for pro bono and public interest work.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting underserved communities.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

## Work Schedule

CCLA supports a hybrid work schedule with core work hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

## Salary

This position is a full-time salary, exempt position. The annual salary range begins at $69, and may vary depending upon experience and skills.

## Benefits

The Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy offers a generous leave and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees, 22 paid days of General Leave, 12 paid holidays, and 100% employer-paid professional liability.

## Reasonable Accommodation

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, it is the policy of CCLA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Julia Lanham at .

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of reemployment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

## Apply



Charlote Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) is looking for a Managing Attorney for their Community Empowerment Project. This individual will be responsible for providing legal services, ensuring the highest quality of client representation, and supervising a team of paralegals, attorneys, and interns. The Managing Attorney will have a range of responsibilities, including: reading criminal records to determine eligibility for North Carolina expunctions, certificates of relief, and motions for appropriate relief; drafting and filing petitions for expunction of client criminal records; appearing in court to act on the negotiated terms of the negotiations with the Assistant District Attorney and to move for motions to remit court costs and fees associated with failures to pay; interviewing clients to fill out motions to remit court costs and fees and witnesses for DMV hearings; giving presentations on property tax relief exemptions offered by the state of North Carolina; coordinating and collaborating with the county assessor's office in obtaining client information regarding their property; assessing clients for eligibility for property tax exemptions over the telephone and in

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage at 100% for Employees, 22 Paid Days of General Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, and 100% Employer-Paid Professional Liability

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Time Management

Juris Doctor (JD)

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to . Please note the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the NC state bar

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