Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Queens Legal Services (QLS) seeks a dynamic and experienced attorney to serve as Director of Litigation. QLS is part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services in the areas of housing, family law, public benefits, employment, consumer, education, immigration, LGBTQ, and disability rights. We have special units serving particularly vulnerable populations including domestic violence victims, veterans, people with HIV, and people with disabilities. We are committed to working in partnership with community-based organizations in the low-income communities we serve to address the root causes of poverty and seek racial, social, and economic justice. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated leader and attorney.
The responsibilities of the Director of Litigation will include:
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three professional references by email to jobs@queenslegalservices.org. Please put “Director of Litigation” in the subject line.
All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.
Additional information about the practice may be found on our website, www.legalservicesnyc.org. Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, and people over the age of 40 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job#32_2024; Posted 3.2024
Salary Range (Dependent on years of experience): $135,192 - $215,688
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,192.00 - $215,688.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamaica, NY
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