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Director of Legal Services
Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System (MPAS)
MPAS, a non-profit agency
that protects and advocates for people with disabilities in Mississippi, is
seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to serve as Director of Legal
Services.
MPAS currently employs two
full-time staff attorneys and twelve advocates who provide protection and
advocacy services state-wide. It also contracts
with other attorneys for specific projects.
The agency is undergoing some exciting changes to expand the scope and
variety of its legal advocacy efforts on behalf of clients with
disabilities. There are many
opportunities to far-reaching individual advocacy, and for systemic change. The agency is in the process of re-visioning,
re-setting priorities, and re-organizing its internal structure. We are seeking someone with strong legal and
management skills, and a knowledge of disability
issues, to be a part of this exciting process!
Position Title:
Director of Legal Services
Reports To:
Interim Executive Director
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Mission: To lead and coordinate the legal advocacy
undertaken by the agency.
Essential Functions:
1.
Oversee the
hiring, training, and supervision of legal staff and volunteers.
2.
Oversee all legal
processes and services.
3.
Manage a caseload
of active individual cases and assigned systems advocacy/litigation projects.
4.
Assist in the
planning and evaluation of the legal work of the agency.
5.
Serve on the agency
management team.
6.
Serve as
coordinator for one or more of the federal P&A programs as requested.
7.
Perform community
outreach including public speeches and presentations.
8.
Maintain active
involvement with the Mississippi public interest bar and protection and
advocacy systems nationwide.
9.
Assist with
in-service training activities.
10. Monitor CLE training for legal staff.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
1.
Graduate of
accredited law school.
2.
Member of
Mississippi bar, or able to obtain admission within six months.
3.
At least five years
experience in the practice of public interest law, preferably including
disability related issues.
4.
Supervisory
experience preferred.
5.
Excellent written
and verbal communication skills
6.
Strong training
skills.
7.
Ability to work
cooperatively with non-attorney advocates.
8.
Detail oriented
and well organized.
9.
Ability to handle
multiple projects.
Location:
Currently Jackson, Mississippi, although another location within the state will
be considered for the right candidate.
Compensation: $55,000 up depending on experience; generous
benefits
To Apply: Send letter of interest and resume to: Ann Maclaine, Interim Executive Director, MPAS, 5305 Executive
Place, Jackson, MS 39206; fax 601 981-8313, amaclaine@mspas.com
All inquiries will be kept
confidential.
MPAS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.