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PrismHR · 3 weeks ago

LIFT Project Staff Attorney

Plantation, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

PrismHR is a non-profit pro bono law firm located in Southern Florida that provides legal services to a diverse community in Broward County. The LIFT Project Staff Attorney will offer legal advice and representation to domestic violence victims, focusing on civil legal matters that affect their financial stability. The role involves working closely with a paralegal team at a domestic violence shelter and in a legal aid office.

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Hiring Manager

Emily Cotes

Responsibilities

Provide 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

Qualification

Florida State Bar membershipLandlord/Tenant lawFamily lawConsumer lawPublic benefitsAdvocacy skillsBilingualOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

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

Active membership in the Florida State Bar

Experience serving low-income individuals

Experience in landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, public benefit