Managing Attorney - Non-profit Civil Rights Law Firm

Liberty and Freedom Legal Group (L&F) is the only national non-profit civil rights and legal advocacy organization serving the larger special needs community. L&F initiated the largest National Class Action RICO Lawsuit on behalf of 7 million special education students and their families against 15,000 school districts during COVID-19 pandemic : see www.ReOpenClass.com for details. L&F now has full-time attorneys covering 10+ states across the nation and looking to grow to all 50 states.

• Position Title
• : Managing Attorney / Change Agent Full-time position to change the world for the millions of Americans who have special needs and their families.
• Position Summary
• : Reporting directly to the Chairman, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the duties of the Managing Attorney will include the management of the organizations legal advocacy efforts. The Managing Attorney will be a dynamic leader of the legal team, eager to achieve great outcomes for individual clients and to bring about systematic change in our communities. The Managing Attorney will supervise legal staff, work closely with other management team members to coordinate client services, assist the Chairman and Chief of Staff with oversight and quality assurance systems, while developing and maintaining strategic relationships with members of the bar and various community organizations. The Managing Attorney is expected to handle an active caseload with matters in the trial and appellate courts. This role will require substantial experience / knowledge in federal court. The Managing Attorney may perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Reports to
• : Chairman of Liberty and Freedom Legal Group
• Location
• : New York City, New York
• Key Relationships
• : The Managing Attorney works closely with the staff, Board Members, parents / clients, doctors, media, and the special needs community at-large.
• Responsibilities
• Will be primarily responsible for providing case supervision and informing legal strategy for attorneys, paralegals, clerical staff, clerks, and volunteers including all federal litigation;
• Will train, mentor and support the ongoing development of a diverse staff of attorneys and advocates, volunteers, and interns - including conducting performance evaluations;
• Will assign and help to manage caseloads at a rate that promotes self-care and well-being;

Will maintain an individual caseload involving special education, disability and civil rights, especially in federal court

Will collaborate with local, regional, and national partners on policy initiatives, funding, and litigation efforts within the special needs community, as needed; and

Will be involved with non-profit management operations and compliance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must provide a cover letter (including salary requirements) and a recent CV and / or resume

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $205,000.00 - $285,000.00 per year

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Work Location : In person

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