Senior Special Litigation Attorney — High-Impact Civil Cases

Community Legal Services - Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Excellent health benefits

Dental & Life Insurance

403B match

Bar Dues and CLE Credits

PSLF eligibility

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Wellness committee activities

Job summary

Community Legal Services - Central Florida is seeking a mission-driven Staff Attorney for the Special Litigation Department to help with case development, strategy, and procedure. The attorney may serve as lead or co-counsel on selected high-profile cases and will mentor other attorneys and staff.

The role requires Florida bar admission and at least seven years of litigation experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities, and a collaborative work style.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in good standing.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience, including work on federal and state cases.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and the ability to work in a collaborative work environment.
• Some experience in the areas of consumer, disaster, fair housing, housing, and family law preferred
• Some attorney supervision experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance necessary

Responsibilities

• Regular client interaction including completing intakes, conducting interviews, and providing legal assistance ranging from brief advice and counsel to full representation on the firm’s high-profile and impact litigation cases.
• Assist the Managing Attorney and Director of Litigation with assigned cases as needed.
• Work with Director of Litigation on special litigation projects.
• Assist as directed with litigation elements of CLS’ Advocacy Plan, including participating in strategic advocacy projects.
• Assist the Director of Litigation, Managing Attorney and other and substantive law unit managers in mentoring and supporting the professional development of attorneys, paralegals, advocates, and volunteers, including assisting with the development of training programs.
• Be prepared to co-counsel or cover cases as needed for attorneys/advocates.
• Support all reporting and compliance efforts with respect to program initiatives, including grant reports.
• Contribute to the development of organizational policy positions and strategies, particularly those that can be advanced through legal action.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning, providing insights on how litigation and legal advocacy can support the nonprofit’s goals.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., communications, advocacy, pro bono, etc.) to align litigation efforts with organizational initiatives and campaigns.
• At the discretion of the Director of Litigation, serve as a messenger in public forums, media, and community events, articulating the firm’s legal strategies and positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support litigation and advocacy efforts.
• Assist in the development and management of the litigation budget, ensuring effective use of resources for maximum impact.
• Other duties as assigned in furtherance of the mission of CLS.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Collaboration

Supervision experience

Education

Florida Bar admission

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Community Legal Services - Central Florida is seeking a mission-driven Staff Attorney for the Special Litigation Department to help with case development, strategy, and procedure. The attorney may serve as lead or co-counsel on selected high-profile cases and will mentor other attorneys and staff.

The role requires Florida bar admission and at least seven years of litigation experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities, and a collaborative work style.