Migrant Farmworker Rights Attorney (Hybrid)

Mielegalaid; Immokalee (FL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 106,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

403(b) with employer-paid contribution

Paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays)

Law school loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Migrant Farmworker Unit to provide civil legal assistance to low-income farmworkers across Florida. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, knowledge of relevant legal practices, and compassion for clients. Responsibilities include client interviews, court representation, and community outreach. The position offers a salary range of $68,000-$106,435, excellent benefits including health insurance and 403(b) contributions, and operates in a hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal court practices required.
• Some knowledge of the legal system and compassion for clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil legal assistance to farmworkers and their families.
• Interview and certify eligibility of clients for legal assistance.
• Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Barred in Florida

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

CMS

Job description

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Migrant Farmworker Unit to provide civil legal assistance to low-income farmworkers across Florida. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, knowledge of relevant legal practices, and compassion for clients. Responsibilities include client interviews, court representation, and community outreach. The position offers a salary range of $68,000-$106,435, excellent benefits including health insurance and 403(b) contributions, and operates in a hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence three days a week.