Civil Litigation Attorney - Plantation, FL

Distro; United States; Sur place; USD 78 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Distro, a Southern Florida-area nonprofit pro bono law firm, seeks an attorney to represent families and children in foster care, ensuring access to educational services and accommodations under IDEA and state laws. The ideal candidate has litigation experience and a background in children’s law or related fields.

The role involves handling a large caseload, coordinating with attorneys and partner agencies, and conducting legal research and advocacy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership is required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a large caseload effectively.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Responsabilités

• Advocate for children who may require special education services and accommodations.
• Represent children identified as having disabilities under federal IDEA regulations and state laws.
• Serve and support community families as well as children within the foster care system.
• Manage a substantial caseload while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, advocacy, and litigation activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, volunteers, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and educational institutions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective time management.

Connaissances

Legal research

Caseload management

Litigation

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Sensitivity to underserved

Formation

Active Florida Bar member

Description du poste

We are a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day we works to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County.

Our organization has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work to expand access to justice, identify community needs, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect underserved and marginalized populations.

The attorney will represent both community families and children involved in the foster care system, helping ensure they receive the educational services, accommodations, and support they are entitled to under the law.

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and a background in children's law, education, psychology, the medical field, or related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for children who may require special education services and accommodations.
• Represent children identified as having disabilities under federal IDEA regulations and state laws.
• Serve and support community families as well as children within the foster care system.
• Manage a substantial caseload while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, advocacy, and litigation activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, volunteers, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and educational institutions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective time management.

Qualifications Required

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a large caseload effectively.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.

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$78,000 - $80,000 a year