Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) Project Director
Company: Northern Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Location: West Point
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) Project Director RESPONSIBILITIES:
The VOCA Project Director is responsible for the implementation and
supervision of the provisions of the grant and to provide specific
legal assistance to eligible clients and client groups (hereinafter
referred to collectively as 'clients') as a practicing attorney
licensed in Mississippi, in accordance with program guidelines,
priorities, case handler standards, and the Mississippi Rules of
Professional Conduct. Duties: Responsible for all phases of the
following:
- Review work and conduct job performance evaluations once a year
for all personnel for which the attorney has supervisory
responsibilities. Assist supervised personnel in professional
development. Review casework and caseload of supervised
personnel
- Client Advocacy
- Maintain an active caseload consistent with the duties of NMRLS
staff attorneys. Co-counsel with NMRLS staff attorneys on major law
cases as appropriate Keep apprised of changes in the law and other
issues that may affect NMRLS's client population and advise the
Advocacy Director and other staff of such.
- Administrative
- Conduct or participate in training, public speaking forums,
State Bar legal education forums, and other public functions on a
regular basis. Serve as administrator of office policies and
procedures. Represent the program at meetings and other external
functions as required.
- Management Team
- Advise and assist the Management Team in the implementation of
al 1 NMRLS policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a JD
degree and be licensed in the State of Mississippi at the time of
hiring ( or become licensed within six months of becoming employed
by NMRLS) and have four or more years of experience as a practicing
attorney. Strong writing, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal
skills are required as well as good judgment. Ability to train and
supervise staff. Any such other experience, qualifications, and
skills as are deemed appropriate. . SUPERVISOR(S): Advocacy
Director SALARY/FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary depending on experience;
excellent fringe benefits. OPENING/CLOSING DATES: Open until
filled. APPLICATION: Send resume, writing sample, and three (3)
letters of reference to: Ben Thomas Cole, II, Executive
DirectorNorth Mississippi Rural Legal ServicesP. O. Box 767Oxford,
MS 28655 , Ext. 2108 Or e-mail resume to us by clicking 'apply' on
this job posting. NMRLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Keywords: Northern Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Oxford , Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) Project Director, Executive , West Point, Mississippi
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