Family Law Staff Attorney-Sanford(REMOTE/HYBRID; SIGN ON BONUS)

Legal Access for All; Sanford (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit law firm as a Family Law Staff Attorney, focused on providing legal services to vulnerable clients in Central Florida. This full-time position involves a range of responsibilities from client representation in court to legal research and community engagement, all aimed at promoting access to justice. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, CLS is committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off

95% health, vision, and dental benefits paid by company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys

100% 403B match after 1 year

Wellness Committee events and challenges

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in civil litigation.
• Experience with low-income clients in family law matters.
• Must have a valid Florida automobile license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal services in family law.
• Conduct court appearances, hearings, and trials.
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Civil Litigation

Advocacy

Organizational Skills

Community Partnership Skills

Computer Literate (Microsoft Office 365)

Education

Admitted to practice law in Florida

Job description

Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community! As an Orlando Business Journal’s2021 Best Places to WorkHonoree, Orlando Sentinel’s 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 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!

CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission-driven individual to fill the following position:

Staff Attorney Family Law (Sanford)

Description:

Community Legal Services (CLS) is seeking a Family Law Staff Attorney for our dynamic, non-profit law firm. The Staff Attorney is to provide:

1. High quality legal services by representing and advising clients regarding their family law matters.
2.This 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.
3.This position also includes regular client interaction including completing intakes, conducting interviews, and providing advice and counsel.
4.The 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.
6.This is a Full-time 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 low-income 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 rapid-paced 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: $65,000-$85,000 PLUS 10% SIGN ON BONUS OF OFFERED SALARY

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, socio-economic 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 all-inclusive 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.