What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFT Project Staff Attorney position at PrismHR?
About Us
We are a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. Our company has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, we help thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.
Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized
Position Summary
The LIFT Project provides advice, counsel, and representation in civil legal matters which prevent domestic violence victims from reaching financial stability, such as landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, and public benefits. The Project Attorney and paralegal team work on-site at the Women In Distress domestic violence shelter three days per week and two days per week in the Legal Aid office.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve
- A willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our client population;
- Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
- Ability to work constructively with others;
- Ability to speak more than one language is a plus.
- Education & Experience
Active membership in the Florida State Bar;
- Experience serving low-income individual
- Experience in landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, public benefit