Family Law Attorney/Director(must have Family Law Exp)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Family Law Attorney/Director(must have Family Law Exp)

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; combined five (5) to seven (7) years experience in family law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector

Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse

Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff

Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ and volunteers’ needs

Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community

Ability to derive creative solutions

Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence

Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively

Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities The focus is on meeting survivors where they are to ensure access to protection and other services during a time of crisis

Success in this role will be effectively leading a diverse team of professionals to fully engage people seeking help, volunteers, co-workers, partners, policy makers and other stakeholders

Supervising and managing the work of 12+ employees, with 4 direct reports, including quality control, teaching, providing feedback, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support

Engaging in high-level communication with community partners

Building relationships with firms and volunteers and being visible in the community by serving on boards and as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team

Facilitating the execution of AVLF’s and SSF’s strategic plans and the growth of SSF programming

Serve as member of AVLF executive leadership team, participating in directors’ meetings, providing input, and helping make leadership-level decisions for the organization, and communicate with other organizational leaders regarding SSF needs and roles

Represent clients before judicial proceedings when appropriate and necessary

Ensure client data and information is maintained and appropriately and accurately stored and tracked in AVLF’s client database

Coordinate team’s involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance

Initiate/oversee HR-level issues with HR Dept

Manage official partnerships with SSF (e.g., MOUs, joint events, etc.)

Approve requests for financial assistance and invoice payments

Ensure team stays up to date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, training, and general professional development

Compensation – $90K to $100K

AVLF Benefits Package – As a non-profit organization, AVLF understands that we may not compete with the salary scales of many private sector jobs

That is why we provide a very competitive benefits package

It includes a hybrid office/teleworking schedule promoting a healthy work/life balance; up to $500 monthly ($6,000 annually) student loan repayment reimbursement, with a lifetime max $60,000; 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, vision and dental

AVLF also offer 17 company paid holidays; transportation assistance (monthly MARTA pass or parking pass); paid parental leave; 21 days of paid time off (PTO); 2 personal floating days; and automatic 5% of base salary-employer-paid 401K contributions

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; combined five (5) to seven (7) years experience in family law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector

Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse

Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff

Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ and volunteers’ needs

Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community

Strong collaborative skills

Ability to derive creative solutions

Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence

Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively

Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities The focus is on meeting survivors where they are to ensure access to protection and other services during a time of crisis

Success in this role will be effectively leading a diverse team of professionals to fully engage people seeking help, volunteers, co-workers, partners, policy makers and other stakeholders

Supervising and managing the work of 12+ employees, with 4 direct reports, including quality control, teaching, providing feedback, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support

Engaging in high-level communication with community partners

Building relationships with firms and volunteers and being visible in the community by serving on boards and as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team

Facilitating the execution of AVLF’s and SSF’s strategic plans and the growth of SSF programming

Serve as member of AVLF executive leadership team, participating in directors’ meetings, providing input, and helping make leadership-level decisions for the organization, and communicate with other organizational leaders regarding SSF needs and roles

Represent clients before judicial proceedings when appropriate and necessary

Ensure client data and information is maintained and appropriately and accurately stored and tracked in AVLF’s client database

Coordinate team’s involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance

Initiate/oversee HR-level issues with HR Dept

Manage official partnerships with SSF (e.g., MOUs, joint events, etc.)

Approve requests for financial assistance and invoice payments

Ensure team stays up to date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, training, and general professional development

Benefits Compensation – $90K to $100K

AVLF Benefits Package – As a non-profit organization, AVLF understands that we may not compete with the salary scales of many private sector jobs

That is why we provide a very competitive benefits package

It includes a hybrid office/teleworking schedule promoting a healthy work/life balance; up to $500 monthly ($6,000 annually) student loan repayment reimbursement, with a lifetime max $60,000; 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, vision and dental

AVLF also offer 17 company paid holidays; transportation assistance (monthly MARTA pass or parking pass); paid parental leave; 21 days of paid time off (PTO); 2 personal floating days; and automatic 5% of base salary-employer-paid 401K contributions

Job Description

Safe and Stable Families Program Director...

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to be the Program Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) Safe and Stable Families (SSF) program. The Family Law Program Director is a senior-level executive reporting to the AVLF Deputy Director and serves on the organization’s leadership team. The Family Law Program Director manages all SSF’s nationally recognized programs and teams, including the Safe Families Office (SFO), Standing with Survivors (a community-based/mobile advocacy program), the Social Work & Advocacy Program (SWAP), and the Family Law Program (FLP).

These SSF programs provide critically important services to Atlanta residents facing intimate partner abuse. The focus is on meeting survivors where they are to ensure access to protection and other services during a time of crisis. Success in this role will be effectively leading a diverse team of professionals to fully engage people seeking help, volunteers, co-workers, partners, policy makers and other stakeholders.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family law lawyer/attorney, and leader to contribute directly to improving people’s lives – and, in the process, creating a better community.

Family Law Attorney – Program Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing the work of 12+ employees, with 4 direct reports, including quality control, teaching, providing feedback, receiving feedback, delegating, and providing support.

• Engaging in high-level communication with community partners.

• Building relationships with firms and volunteers and being visible in the community by serving on boards and as a member of organizations or coalitions relevant to the work of the team.

• Facilitating the execution of AVLF’s and SSF’s strategic plans and the growth of SSF programming.

• Serve as member of AVLF executive leadership team, participating in directors’ meetings, providing input, and helping make leadership-level decisions for the organization, and communicate with other organizational leaders regarding SSF needs and roles.

• Represent clients before judicial proceedings when appropriate and necessary.

• Ensure client data and information is maintained and appropriately and accurately stored and tracked in AVLF’s client database.

• Coordinate team’s involvement in grant applications, reporting, and compliance.

• Initiate/oversee HR-level issues with HR Dept. (e.g., performance, promotions, concerns from staff, hiring)

• Manage official partnerships with SSF (e.g., MOUs, joint events, etc.)

• Approve requests for financial assistance and invoice payments.

• Ensure team stays up to date on legal and professional aspects related to work, including attending seminars, training, and general professional development.

The Family Law Attorney – Program Director will bring many of the following professional qualities and experiences:

Education And Experience

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing; combined five (5) to seven (7) years experience in family law litigation and supervision/management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse.

• Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Experience supervising attorneys, law students, and other staff.

• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ and volunteers’ needs.

• Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community.

• Strong collaborative skills.

• Ability to derive creative solutions.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.

• Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively.

• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite. Experience using Salesforce is a plus.

Compensation – $90K to $100K.

AVLF Benefits Package – As a non-profit organization, AVLF understands that we may not compete with the salary scales of many private sector jobs. That is why we provide a very competitive benefits package. It includes a hybrid office/teleworking schedule promoting a healthy work/life balance; up to $500 monthly ($6,000 annually) student loan repayment reimbursement, with a lifetime max $60,000; 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes medical, short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, vision and dental.

AVLF also offer 17 company paid holidays; transportation assistance (monthly MARTA pass or parking pass); paid parental leave; 21 days of paid time off (PTO); 2 personal floating days; and automatic 5% of base salary-employer-paid 401K contributions.

Application Process – To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to our company portal. Additionally, include a brief statement highlighting your alignment with our organization’s mission Company information

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is a nonprofit that stands with low-income Atlantans as they demand safe and stable housing, insist on fair pay, and break free from domestic violence. We are the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Atlanta, and we leverage the collective power of our professional community to provide free legal and social services to our clients when they need it most.With teams at Fulton County Courthouse and deeply embedded in Atlanta’s underserved communities, we meet our clients where they are, geographically and emotionally, and address not just their legal needs, but whatever else they need to thrive.For over 40 years, Atlanta’s brightest legal talents have volunteered their time to help our clients in their fight for justice—and have found that they get a great deal back in return. As these lawyers lift the community, their personal and professional lives—and the lives of our clients—are enriched in equal measure. Together, we’re working to create safer and more stable families, homes and communities, and a more fair and equitable Atlanta.

Legal Services, Nonprofit Organization Management, Law Practice, Civil Rights and Social Action, Public Interest Law Firm

Nonprofit

Atlanta, GA

Company Specialties:

Legal Services, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Eviction Defense, Domestic Violence Defense, Unpaid Wages, Probate Issues, and Family Law

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