Family Law Staff Attorney Sanford
Family Law Staff Attorney Sanford
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$ 65000 - 85000
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Job Description
Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community! As an Orlando Business Journals2021 Best Places to WorkHonoree Orlando Sentinels 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree and a SHRM Mental Health Ally Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.
CLS offers:
- 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 worklife 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!
CLS is currently searching for a serviceminded missiondriven individual to fill the following position:
Staff Attorney Family Law (Orlando)
Description:
Community Legal Services (CLS) is seeking a Family Law Staff Attorney for our dynamic nonprofit law firm. The Staff Attorney is to provide:
1. High quality legal services by representing and advising clients regarding their family law matters.
positionis responsible for representing low income and/or vulnerable clients on a broad range of family legal matters which includes regular court appearances hearings and trials in both State and Federal courts.
position also includes regular client interaction including completing intakes conducting interviews and providing advice and counsel.
candidate in this role will research and interpret laws rulings and regulations applicable to cases assigned as well as prepare and review legal writings such as pleadings orders discovery and other documents for the court or government agencies.
5. The individual in this key role will negotiate and draft settlement agreements and conduct or participate in outreach events or activities of the unit and organization.
is a Fulltime position with 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 throughout the CLS 12 county service area.
Qualifications:
- Must be admitted in good standing to practice law in Florida. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 5 years experience in civil litigation or working with lowincome and/or vulnerable clients and communities on civil legal matters.
- Experience with subject matter areas within the area of family law with a high capacity to prioritize manage simultaneous tasks and meet strict deadlines within a rapidpaced environment.
- Ability to advocate consistently and zealously for clients in the regions we serve.
- Successful candidate will have highly approachable presentation organizational skills and the ability to effectively and consistently engage and collaborate with a diverse constituency of community stakeholders and organizations.
- 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.
SALARY: $65000$85000
GENERAL STATEMENT
CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.
CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals based on age race color creed national origin ancestry marital or familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression sex disability socioeconomic position religion political belief protected genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
