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Bay Area Legal Services · 13 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years, assisting low-income residents and vulnerable populations. The Staff Attorney will provide high-quality legal services to seniors, conducting intake, offering representation, and engaging in community outreach to promote awareness of legal services available to seniors.

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Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

John Michael Sarao, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Interview applicants over the telephone and in person to provide eligible seniors with legal advice, brief services, and representation as appropriate. Document all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements

Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns, counsel, advise and refer them to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services. Explain legal options and possible outcomes or risks to their attention

Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents such as advance directives and pleadings accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct legal research. Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties. Prepare necessary correspondence relating to services rendered. Create and maintain relationships with community organizations and funding partners. Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions

Provide full representation to senior clients in Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, including appearances in court proceedings

Community outreach as necessary to increase awareness of free legal services for seniors in the three counties referenced

Qualification

Juris DoctorateFlorida Bar licensedLegal researchBilingual Spanish/EnglishPrioritization skillsCompassionate understandingCommunity outreachCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctorate (JD), Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar

Bilingual Spanish/English

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines

Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issues faced by low-income individuals and the elderly with limited access to such services

Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals