IFP Attorney 2

COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE Inc. seeks an IFP Attorney 2 to provide direct legal representation for survivors in injunction proceedings and related civil actions. The role involves court appearances, coordination with partner agencies, and contributing to VOCA-funded services.

The attorney must hold a Juris Doctor and Florida Bar admission, with experience in violence-related civil matters. Travel to court and community sites is required as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required from an accredited law school with two years of litigation experience.
• Florida licensed attorney in good standing; no prior Florida Bar disciplinary proceedings.
• Strong understanding of domestic violence injunctions and related civil matters.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, on-site office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors in injunction proceedings and related civil prosecutions.
• Assess survivors' needs and refer to supportive services as needed.
• Maintain referrals with courts, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Prepare monthly reports for monitoring, grant compliance, and deliverables.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and VOCA-funded project activities.
• Perform administrative duties to support victim service delivery.

Skills

Litigation

Client advocacy

Courtroom representation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: IFP Attorney 2

REPORTS TO: IFP Lead Attorney

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.

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction proceedings and prosecution of violations.
• Assess survivors' needs and provide appropriate referrals to supportive services to ensure access to comprehensive victim services.
• 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.
• Complete monthly and other required reports to support DCF monitoring, grant compliance, and project deliverables.
• Participate in DCF quarterly calls and IFP Project training events to maintain compliance and support effective victim service delivery.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and perform administrative duties in support of VOCA-funded victim services.

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 & abd a deby 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.

Minimum 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.
• Posses 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

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person