Staff Attorney – Civil Rights & Prison Reform (Miami/Remote)

Management Information Exchange; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Florida Justice Institute, Inc. (FJI) seeks a full-time staff attorney to develop and pursue civil rights cases in its practice areas, including representing incarcerated people challenging unconstitutional conditions of confinement and addressing issues of poverty criminalization.

The ideal candidate will be located in or relocate to the Miami area with flexible remote teleworking options. Reporting to the Litigation Director, you will work with a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals,

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar or become admitted at the earliest practical time.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities are required.
• Experience with vulnerable communities and social justice commitment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil rights litigation, primarily in federal court, including drafting complaints, motions, responses, discovery requests and responses, and handling appeals if necessary.
• Represent clients in civil rights litigation and conduct informal advocacy on their behalf.
• Communicate with incarcerated clients and witnesses by phone, visit, and letter.
• Monitor settlements and consent decrees through investigations and post-litigation work.
• Evaluate and research requests for legal assistance and communicate with potential clients about such requests.
• Coordinate and work with co-counsel and strategize around reform through litigation and advocacy.
• Review and evaluate ordinances and other laws to identify potential areas of legal challenge.
• Travel around Florida to visit clients and witnesses in prisons and jails may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communications skills

Analytical skills

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Florida Justice Institute, Inc. (FJI) seeks a full-time staff attorney to develop and pursue civil rights cases in its practice areas, including representing incarcerated people challenging unconstitutional conditions of confinement and addressing issues of poverty criminalization.

The ideal candidate will be located in or relocate to the Miami area with flexible remote teleworking options. Reporting to the Litigation Director, you will work with a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals,