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)
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is hiring a full-time bilingual legal assistant for its Bridgeport, CT office. Legal assistants provide support to attorneys as well as general support services for the office. CLS seeks applicants who want to use their skills to improve the lives of low-income people.
A legal assistant provides support to attorneys in a variety of ways, including:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applications from people with experience in or connections to low-income communities are especially welcome, though not required.
START: As soon as possible
COMPENSATION: Salary depends on experience; excellent vacation/leave, health, and other benefits. Position wage range: $41,598-$77,559/year.
APPLICATION: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to applications@ctlegal.org. CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) and “Bridgeport LA Application” as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: CLS is Connecticut’s largest non-profit law firm, providing free legal help to low-income people in areas including housing, consumer, elder, family law, public benefits, education, immigration, employment, and disability. With a staff of almost 70 in seven offices across Connecticut, CLS fights for equal justice and improved life opportunities for more than 12,000 people every year.
For more information about CLS, visit http://ctlegal.org.
Connecticut Legal Services is an equal-opportunity employer and contractor. We proudly value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,598.00 - $77,559.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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