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Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community. As an Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 Best Places to Work Honoree and Orlando Sentinel’s 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.
CLS offers:
CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission-driven individual to fill the following position:
Older Adult Programs Staff Attorney (Ocala, Inverness, Tavares, Putnam, or Kissimmee)
OVERVIEW
Reports to Senior Managing Attorney of Older Adult Programs or designee. Provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in civil and other cases in accordance with the program’s mission and principles of advocacy, other program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services, and the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.
Description: Community Legal Services (CLS) is seeking a committed Staff Attorney to provide high quality legal services by representing clients in central Florida with civil legal issues. This position is responsible for representing individuals who are low income and/or vulnerable populations, including older adults and caregivers, on a broad range of elder law matters. In addition, this position will assist older adults and caregivers with addressing civil legal barriers impacting their ability to age in place such as elder abuse, financial exploitation, consumer scams, housing, residential placement, age discrimination, advance health care/long-term care/estate planning, guardianship, income instability, and family law matters. Also, community education, senior outreach, and developing partnerships with community-based organizations to better serve our aging population.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
1. Qualifications:
2. Background and Experience
3. Physical Requirements
Salary: 60k-80k
GENERAL STATEMENT
CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.
CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, socio-economic position, religion, political belief, protected genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Full Time
Business Services
$134k-167k (estimate)
12/08/2023
05/12/2024
clsphila.org
PHILADELPHIA, PA
100 - 200
1966
MICHAEL D LIPUMA
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Community Legal Services is one of the nations most successful civil legal services programs, focusing on individual representation and systemic and law reform advocacy. CLS attorneys are nationally recognized experts in their areas of specialty. Our attorneys are regularly quoted in and contribute to local and national media such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, National Public Radio, and major network and cable news broadcasts. Additionally, CLS attorneys have testified before the U.S. Congress and are regularly consulted on legislation at the local, state and federal level.... As a large, urban program in the nations 5th largest city, CLS offers substantial opportunities for staff to accept the exciting challenge of delivering high quality legal services to a diverse client population. Our advocacy includes direct representation as well as policy advocacy, community education, and impact litigation. CLS provides excellent training and professional growth for all staff because of the richness of the advocacy that is provided to our clients. Annually CLS serves more than 9.100 eligible clients, providing assistance on diverse and overlapping civil legal problems.Our mission is to help low-income Philadelphia residents obtain equal access to justice by providing them with advice and representation in civil legal matters; advocating for their legal rights; and conducting community education about the legal issues that affect them. CLS staff serve as a catalyst to change for our clients in low-income communities throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and often nationally. A career with CLS is an exciting, enriching and challenging experience where you will be able to insure low-income individuals and families obtain equal access to justice and make systemic change. To see our open employment, internship, and fellowship opportunities, visit http://clsphila.org/about-cls/careers.
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