Civil Practice Attorney — Gun Violence Project (Remote/Hybrid)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work after 6 months

Life insurance

Job summary

Legal Services of North Florida in Tallahassee seeks a civil practice Attorney to lead the Gun Violence Project, delivering a broad range of civil legal services to individuals affected by gun-related crimes. The attorney will supervise a paralegal and a staff member focused on community engagement.

Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar in good standing, with preference for public-interest or legal aid experience.

Qualifications

• Membership in The Florida Bar in good standing is required; preference for public-interest or legal aid experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to interact with clients and advocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gun Violence Project and provide a broad range of civil legal services to clients affected by gun-related crimes.
• Supervise one paralegal and one staff member focused on community engagement for the grant.
• Collaborate with civil litigation and administrative law colleagues to strategize and advocate for clients.
• Engage in community education and outreach through Justice on the Block units and related activities.
• Ensure high-quality casework and access to justice for low-income individuals.

Skills

Civil litigation

Public interest law

Client counseling

Leadership

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida in Tallahassee seeks a civil practice Attorney to lead the Gun Violence Project, delivering a broad range of civil legal services to individuals affected by gun-related crimes. The attorney will supervise a paralegal and a staff member focused on community engagement.

Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar in good standing, with preference for public-interest or legal aid experience.