Managing Attorney jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of a law firm or an organization's legal department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney monitors case status, timelines, and issues. Mentors and coaches attorneys and implements staff professional development programs. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Managing Attorney manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Managing Attorney typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Managing Attorney - District Court Division
  • Calhoun County of Michigan
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME
  • Under the general direction of the Deputy Public Defender, is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, oversight, and direction of the Calhoun County Public Defender Office. Provides indigent defense services through an active caseload. In conjunction with the Public Defender and Deputy Public Defender, provides direct supervision for office staff, attorneys, and contractors with the District Court Division.    
    1. Acts as managing attorney for other attorneys and staff members in the District Court Division. Performs personnel management functions for recruitment, job assignments, scheduling work and time off, evaluating performance, administering policies and/or procedures, professional development, and the handling of disciplinary matters. 
    2. Monitors caseloads and assigns cases to employee attorneys and contract attorneys who take assignments in District Court.   
    3. Participates in various training and educational programs. In collaboration with the Public Defender and Deputy Public Defender, oversees training and practice standards for the District Court Group.   
    4. Is responsible for monitoring compliance with MIDC grant funding requirements, data collection and standards. 
    5. Serves with the Public Defender and Deputy Public Defender as a member of the department’s management team. 
    6. Provides indigent defense services through an active but reduced caseload. This may include misdemeanor or felony cases. 
    7. Is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a structured new attorney onboarding and training program.  
    8. Cultivates the highest standards for professionalism and ethical conduct within the District Court Division.   
    9. Develops and oversees an individualized professional and career development plan for attorneys in the District Court Division. 
    10. Coordinates mentoring and 2nd chair opportunities with experienced attorneys handling felony cases. 
    11. Works closely with the Arraignment Coordinator on matters involving the assignment, scheduling, and coordination of work for attorneys.  
    12. In collaboration with the Public Defender and Deputy Public Defender, is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of structured legal internship, externship, and fellowship programs. 
    13. Provides support to other attorneys and staff in gathering and analyzing case evidence, preparing arguments, and presenting cases in court. Assigns cases to attorneys, reviews progress, and provides technical assistance and guidance as needed.    
    14. May serve as a department liaison with law enforcement agencies, courts, private attorneys, and social agencies.  
    15. Supports, coordinates with, and supervises the Arraignment Coordinator who directs the department’s arraignment and personal protection order responsibilities. Monitors legal developments, including case law, rules of evidence, court rules and relevant legislation which may impact the work of the department. Ensures that staff receives ongoing training and legal updates. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences. 
    16. Ensures compliance with all County and office policies and procedures. 
    17. Speaks before groups regarding the criminal justice system and the constitutionally mandated role of the defense. May serve on committees and boards of public or non-profit organizations related to indigent defense. 
    18. May serve in a back-up capacity for the Deputy Public Defender or Public Defender in his/her absence.  
    19. Performs other duties as assigned.
    • A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required, along with membership in good standing with the State Bar Association of Michigan and authority to practice law in the State of Michigan.   
    • At least five years of progressively more responsible legal experience in the practice of law, preferably in criminal defense at the trial court level. Significant experience with personnel management and project management is required. 
    • Leadership and management skills necessary to develop and maintain a positive, supportive, and professional working environment. Must have a strong commitment to continually grow and develop in these areas. 
    • Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize Judicial Information Services, case management, online legal research, word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software applications for the creation and compilation of various documents, communications, and reports.  
    • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem solve and execute projects. 
    • Possess a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license. 
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
    • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent disruptions. Ability to manage pressures related to deadlines, fulfilling scheduling requirements, and responding to concerns of clients, citizens, employees, and administration officials. 
    • Professionalism and discretion in dealing with confidential information and sensitive situations is an absolute necessity. 
    Physical Demands
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
    • Physical ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry items weighing up to ten pounds. 
    • Physical ability to talk, hear, and communicate verbally with others.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
    • Occasionally required to perform tasks involving repetitive movement, bending, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing.   
    • Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
    Working Environment
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
    • Normal office environment with possible discomfort due to heat, cold, dust or noise. 
    • Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day or Saturday/Sunday) are occasionally required. 
    • Availability to handle work problems, attend meetings, handle emergencies/crisis situations is occasionally required. 
    • Occasional travel between County locations is required. Occasional travel is also required to provide County representation in the local community and/or attendance at conferences/seminars.
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City Attorney
  • City of Battle Creek
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME
  • The City of Battle Creek is looking for a City Attorney to provide professional direction and guide all legal matters of the City. The City Attorney shall act as legal advisor to and attorney and coun...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Staff Attorney
  • Michigan Advocacy Program
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Farmworker Legal Services (FLS), is a growing and nationally recognized non-profit law office, seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) staff attorney to join its dynamic and committed team wor...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Supervising Attorney
  • Michigan Advocacy Program
  • Kalamazoo, MI OTHER
  • POSITION: Farmworker Legal Services (FLS), is a growing and nationally recognized non-profit law office, seeking a supervising attorney with immigrant workers’ rights experience to join its dynamic an...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Calhoun County of Michigan
  • Marshall, MI FULL_TIME
  • JOB Pre-Bar Admission to 3 years’ experience Assistant Prosecutor Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the ...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Calhoun County of Michigan
  • Battle Creek, MI FULL_TIME
  • Pre-Bar Admission to 3 years’ experience Assistant Prosecutor Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appr...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Limited Professional Counselor
  • Thriveworks
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Thriveworks Counseling is seeking individuals pursuing Michigan State Licensure as a LPC in Kalamazoo, MI. Thriveworks i...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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KFC Restaurant General Manager
  • KFC
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-food industry? KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC, is hiring a Restaurant...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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SAP Data Migration Manager
  • Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Job Title: Manager, IS ERP - Management Pay rate: $57.14 per hour Duration: 04 months W2 contract only (No C2C) Location...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Building Improvements Manager
  • A PLACE OF CHANGE MINISTRY
  • Grand Ledge, MI
  • Job Description Job Description The Opportunity: The role of the Building Improvements Manager will lead a team that wil...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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1:1 Paraprofessional - Special Education
  • Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment Consortium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 10/6/2023 Location: Comstock Elementary School Dat...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Faculty Specialist II - Counseling Specialist - Sindecuse Health Center
  • Western Michigan University
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Provide counseling and mental health services for WMU students. Major Duties * Conduct psychological intake, evaluation ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Headway
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Headway
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km2), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km2) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is water, making Battle Cree...
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Income Estimation for Managing Attorney jobs
$181,375 to $249,789
Battle Creek, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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What does a Managing Attorney do?

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The Managing Attorney provides leadership, strategic direction and overall management of the Mental Health Practice Group.  The Managing Attorney promotes a positive work environment and collaboration within the practice group and other DRC groups.
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Other duties and responsibilities often include creating a budget, training attorneys or volunteers and preparing reports for directors or general partners.
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Managing attorneys generally must have spent time as attorneys in the firm before being promoted into a supervisory position.
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