IFP Lead Attorney

CASA Pinellas; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking an IFP Lead Attorney to provide legal representation for survivors of domestic violence and related issues. The candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree and a Florida Bar license, with at least two years of litigation experience preferably involving domestic violence cases. Responsibilities include legal representation in injunction proceedings and outreach to other agencies. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of litigation experience, preferably in domestic violence cases.
• Florida licensed attorney in good standing.
• Knowledge of intimate partner violence dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic violence.
• Conduct outreach with law enforcement and legal entities.
• Complete reports for DCF monitoring project deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone] | www.casapinellas.org/chat

IFP Lead Attorney Job ID 10690 | Posted April 1, 2026

Position Title

IFP Lead Attorney

Major Function

Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking in temporary, final, and other injunction for protection proceedings and civil prosecution of violations of injunctions. The IFP Attorney will 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.

Illustrative Duties

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and stalking in temporary and final injunction for protection proceedings and prosecutions of violations of injunctions.
• Assess the other needs of survivors and make appropriate referrals for services.
• Conduct outreach in the service area with entities such as the clerk’s office, the circuit court, law enforcement agencies, state attorneys, agencies working with immigrant, elder communities and persons with disabilities, health care providers, and faith-based organizations to develop referral protocols and to offer additional venues for the attorneys to meet with survivors who are seeking injunctions for protection.
• Complete monthly and other reports as required by DCF to monitor completion of project deliverables.
• Attend DCF quarterly conference calls and IFP Project training events.

General

• Understand and abide by CASA’s Confidentiality Policy at all times and respects boundaries.
• Understands that work is dateline driven and can meet those requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to treat clients, volunteers, and co-workers in a respectful manner at all times.
• Attend and participate in all required training and staff meetings.
• Stay current with all individual required training.
• Complete special projects and presentations as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required from an accredited law 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.