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Job Title: Managing Attorney

Location: Naples, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Compensation: $120,000 plus performance bonuses, OTE: $175,000

About the Firm

Stouffer Legal is a growing law firm focused on delivering practical, client centric estate planning solutions with a strong emphasis on efficiency, clarity, and results. The firm is committed to helping individuals and families protect their assets and their legacy,

With a focus on continuous improvement and scalability, Stouffer Legal leverages systems, data, and team development to enhance both client outcomes and internal performance. The firm fosters a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented environment where attorneys and staff are empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute to the firm's long-term success.

The firm was founded in Maryland and currently has three locations in the state. We are looking for our next Managing Attorney to lead the office.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to provide hands on legal leadership and operational oversight as the firm continues to scale.

The Managing Attorney's primary responsibility is to ensure strong case management, team performance, and client service consistency, particularly around client engagement, case timelines, quality of work, and outcomes. This role blends legal expertise with team leadership, process improvement, and close partnership with firm leadership.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure, developing attorneys and staff, and translating legal strategy into clear, executable actions that drive results.

Requirements: This role requires approximately three months of on-site training in our Maryland offices. All travel expenses during this period will be covered.

Key Responsibilities

Office Performance:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the legal team to ensure cases progress efficiently and meet firm benchmarks for timeliness and quality
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to case flow, productivity, and client outcomes, and implement adjustments as needed
• Develop, refine, and enforce standard operating procedures to improve consistency and scalability across the office
• Partner with leadership to forecast workload, allocate resources, and maintain balanced caseloads across attorneys and staff
• Coach and mentor attorneys and support staff to improve performance, accountability, and professional development
• Ensure a high level of client service by maintaining responsiveness, clear communication, and proactive issue resolution
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce delays

Legal Technical Ability:

• Maintain a high level of substantive legal knowledge relevant to estate planning and ensure work product meets and exceeds firm standards
• Review and provide feedback on legal work to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance
• Guide attorneys on complex estate planning case work
• Support the development of attorney's knowledge on estate planning
• Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and case law specific to your state
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all professional responsibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience (Estate Planning preferred, but not required)
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing attorneys and legal support staff
• Demonstrated ability to use data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and improve outcomes
• Experience implementing or improving legal workflows, systems, or operational processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to client service and ethical standards

Career Path

This role offers meaningful growth potential and may evolve into a multi-location leader.

Why Join Us

At Stouffer Legal, we are more than a law firm-we are a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting families and preserving legacies. As our Managing Attorney, you will play a critical role in leading our legal team and ensuring consistent, high-quality client outcomes. Through strong leadership, clear processes, and accountability, you'll help create the structure and stability that allows our mission to thrive. High-impact role with direct exposure to leadership.

• High-impact role with direct exposure to leadership
• Collaborative leadership team that values data-driven decisions
• Ability to build structure, discipline, and clarity across your office
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing firm during a key phase

Benefits

• Compensation $120,000 base, $175,000 OTE
• Paid twice monthly (7th and 21st)
• Benefits start on your first day
• Health Insurance (CareFirst) with 50% company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance offered with 50% company contribution
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with up to 4% matching, no vesting period
• 20 days of PTO annually (increases with tenure)
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Paid training and onboarding

What You Can Expect in the Hiring Process

• Submit application
• Phone interview (10–15 minutes)
• Candidate assessment (sent via email)
• Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (30 minutes)
• In-person interview (1 hours)
• Reference & background check
• Job offer and onboarding

Application Instructions:

• We encourage everyone to include a cover letter, your resume, and a statement of interest with your application.
• Join our team and become an integral part of an esteemed estate planning law firm that values its clients and employees alike. If you are dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality and possess the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply!
• We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming the newest member to our team!

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of our Firm.