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Helpline Staff Attorney

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1966H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Florida

Posted

118 days ago

Salary

$70K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional CertificateEnglishSpanish

Job Description

• Provide advice, brief services, and referrals in various areas of civil law. • Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and addressing issues of the low-income and vulnerable population that CLS serves. • Determine client eligibility for legal services in accordance with firm policies and procedures. • Empower and counsel pro se litigants through various civil legal issues while providing local community resources for a holistic approach in addition to conducting an initial client consultation, identifying assessing and analyzing a variety of civil legal issues, conducting research, and preparing pro se pleadings/letters. • The position also requires the ability to learn and utilize multiple computer platforms and technology for matters such as client interactions, case management, and phone systems. • In addition, an individual in this position must maintain professional and legal knowledge through continuing education. • This is a full-time position that may require the ability to work both scheduled and flexible work hours, including some evenings/weekends, based on business needs to perform duties, attend meetings and/or other functions within or outside the CLS 12-county service area.

Job Requirements

  • Must be admitted in good standing to practice law in Florida.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
  • No prior experience in any particular area of the law is required, however, experience in civil litigation or working with low-income and/or vulnerable clients and communities on civil legal matters is preferred.
  • Experience with working in a rapid-paced environment with a high capacity to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks.
  • The successful candidate will have a highly approachable presentation, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively and consistently engage and collaborate with a diverse constituency.
  • Must possess excellent legal and community partnership skills and be computer literate (Microsoft Office 365).
  • Valid Florida automobile license, use of own auto, and proof of insurance necessary.

Benefits

  • 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off
  • Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)
  • 100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability
  • 100% 403B match after 1 year of employment (5%)
  • CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits
  • Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Fantastic work-life balance
  • Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!

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