IFP Attorney

CASA Pinellas; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CASA Pinellas seeks a licensed Florida attorney to provide direct legal representation for survivors in injunction and related proceedings. The role includes court appearances, outreach to partners, and report submission for grant compliance.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with potential court travel and community partnerships to expand access to services for survivors.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required with litigation experience.
• Prefer survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence experience.
• Florida license in good standing with no prior disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors in injunction proceedings and related civil matters.
• Assess survivors’ needs and refer to supportive services to ensure access to victim services.
• Develop referral protocols with courts, law enforcement, and partners.
• Complete monthly and other required reports for monitoring and grant deliverables.
• Participate in quarterly calls and project training to maintain compliance.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Litigation

Court experience

Survivor advocacy

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

Hybrid Option: 1 day work from home/4 days in office (dependent on court schedule and funder deliverables)

Major & Essential Functions:

Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary, final and other injunction for protection proceeding and civil prosecution of violations of injunctions. Accept referrals of 1) survivors seeking temporary injunctions, and after determining that seeking an injunction is a safe and appropriate legal remedy, will complete and file the ex parte petition for injunction and represent the survivor at the final injunction hearing; 2) survivors who have obtained a temporary injunction on their own and need representation at the hearing on the final injunction; 3) survivors who have a final injunction for protection and the respondent has violated the injunction; 4) survivors who need legal assistance to oppose a motion to dismiss the injunction and similar types of injunction representation.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt; Full-Time

Work Environment Expectations:

This position operates within a shared professional office environment and regularly requires travel to court, partner agencies, and other off-site locations in support of legal services. The role involves a combination of office-based work and active participation in court proceedings, requiring flexibility, mobility, and frequent interaction with staff, clients, and external stakeholders.

VOCA Position Responsibilities:

100%

% of Time Spent on Task

Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction proceedings and prosecution of violations.

50%

Assess survivors’ needs and provide appropriate referrals to supportive services to ensure access to comprehensive victim services.

15%

Conduct outreach with courts, law enforcement, and community partners to develop referral protocols and expand access to legal services for survivors seeking injunctions for protection.

15%

Complete monthly and other required reports to support DCF monitoring, grant compliance, and project deliverables.

10%

Participate in DCF quarterly calls and IFP Project training events to maintain compliance and support effective victim service delivery.

5%

Participate in required training, staff meetings, and perform administrative duties in support of VOCA-funded victim services.

5%

General Duties:

• Attend and participate in CASA staff meetings, required trainings, and special projects designated by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in ongoing training opportunities.
• Assist with training and supervision of volunteers/interns.
• Complete special projects and presentations as requested.
• Keep supervisor informed of successes, barriers, concerns, and performance issues.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards:

• Understand & abide by CASA’s Confidentiality Policy at all times.
• Understand and abide by all CASA’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to treat residents, volunteers, and co-workers in a respectful manner at all times.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree required from an accredited laws school and two (2) years of litigation experience, preferable representing survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and stalking injunction for protection proceedings and other civil legal matters or prosecuting batterers in criminal proceedings.
• Provided direct legal representations while a law student in a supervised law school legal clinic or internship may be included as litigation experience.
• Florida licensed attorney in good standing with no prior Florida Bar disciplinary proceedings that resulted in the imposition of any penalty.
• Must have a good understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the heightened safety risks faced by survivors seeking to leave or end the abusive relation by filing for an injunction for protection.
• Must possess highly developed interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and be able to make appropriate decisions relating to providing effective legal representation with minimal supervision.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record, meeting the requirements of CASA insurer.
• Poses the ability to function independently and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Be willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• All positions are considered essential and as such may be required to be available to remain onsite and/or required to assist during emergencies and other critical times.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule that may include weekend and evening hours.