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Community Legal Services Inc. is Hiring a Veterans Staff Attorney Near Tavares, FL
CLS offers:
- 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off
- Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)
- 100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability
- 100% 403B match
- CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits
- Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Fantastic work-life balance
- Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!
Veterans Staff Attorney (Tavares, Inverness, Spring Hill)
OVERVIEW:
Reports to Director of Advocacy, Senior Manager/ Manager 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 on a broad range of public benefits matters. In addition, this position will assist Veterans and their families with addressing civil legal barriers to the stability of their housing, health, and well-being in partnership with community-based organizations and their subagencies.
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for:
- Regular client interaction including completing intakes, conducting interviews, and providing legal assistance ranging from brief advice and counsel to full representation.
- Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to cases assigned as well as prepare and review legal writings for the court or administrative agencies.
- Representing and advising clients in a variety of civil law matters affecting clients’ housing and incomes, including, but not limited to, Veterans Benefits and discharge upgrades, landlord/tenant issues, driver’s license reinstatement, criminal records sealing and expungement, debt collection, and child support.
- Developing and maintaining a referral process between subagencies and CLS.
- Identifying legal needs of the low-income community and developing legal educational programs to address those needs.
- Conducting trainings for and outreach with community organization’s managers, staff, subagencies, and volunteers and supporting the firm’s overall mission.
- Collaborating with Veterans’ organizations including VA facilities, Vet Centers for combat veterans, homeless shelters, Veterans’ courts, and Stand Downs for homeless Veterans.
- Cultivating and coordinating effective working relationships with professionals and community-based organizations, to assure CLS’s positive impact on its clients served and create awareness.
- Working a full-time position with the ability to work both scheduled and flexible work hours, including some evenings/weekends, based on business needs to perform duties, attend meetings and/or other functions throughout the counties served by CLS.
- Commitment:
- Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS.
- Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity.
- Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to practice law in Florida in good standing.
- Minimum of three to five years of legal experience.
- Functional experience working or volunteering with low-income and/or vulnerable clients and communities preferred.
- Previous experience working or volunteering with Veterans and/or military families preferred.
- Experience in public or Veterans benefits, housing, human services setting, or in community/grant-funded programs preferred.
- The successful candidate will have a highly approachable presentation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to engage a diverse constituency while managing a full caseload effectively
- Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs at times.
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$140k-180k (estimate)
05/18/2024
06/15/2024
clsphila.org
PHILADELPHIA, PA
100 - 200
1966
MICHAEL D LIPUMA
$10M - $50M
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About Community Legal Services Inc.
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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