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)
Staff Attorney – Housing/General Practice – Springfield, MO Office
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) seeks a FT licensed attorney to be located in Springfield, MO. The staff attorney will provide comprehensive legal services handling a wide range of civil cases in a 19-county service area.
Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri; possess excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; experience and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and a demonstrated passion and/or commitment to poverty law.
Travel required. Salary DOE. Excellent fringe benefits. LSSM is an equal opportunity employer. LSSM does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment or employment, in its programs or activities on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
To apply, please submit your resume to sharon@lsosm.org. No phone calls.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,950.00 per year
Work Location: Multiple locations
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