Elder Law Attorney - Public Benefits & Housing (Remote)

Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401K)

Paid time off

Job summary

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking a civil practice attorney to lead the Elder Stability Legal Project, delivering a broad range of civil legal services to older adults and expanding access through education, clinics, and partnerships.

The attorney will mentor staff, work with civil litigation and administrative law teams, and advocate to advance legal justice for low-income and vulnerable communities. Florida Bar in good standing preferred; salary offers depend on experience.

Qualifications

• Member of The Florida Bar in good standing (preferred).
• Public-interest or legal aid experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Elder Stability Legal Project, providing civil legal services to older adults.
• Advise and represent clients on estate planning, wills and powers of attorney, public benefits, housing stability, and elder law issues.
• Educate and engage the community, run clinics and build partnerships; mentor staff to strengthen the elder law program.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Client communication

Organizational skills

Public-interest experience

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking a civil practice attorney to lead the Elder Stability Legal Project, delivering a broad range of civil legal services to older adults and expanding access through education, clinics, and partnerships.

The attorney will mentor staff, work with civil litigation and administrative law teams, and advocate to advance legal justice for low-income and vulnerable communities. Florida Bar in good standing preferred; salary offers depend on experience.