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Bay Area Legal Services · 10 hours ago

Attorney

New Port Richey, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Bay Area Legal Services is a non-profit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years, assisting low-income residents and various vulnerable groups. They are seeking a part-time Staff Attorney Fellow to provide legal services to low-income clients, focusing on elder law, housing, family law, and more, while also engaging in community outreach and administrative support.

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Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

John Michael Sarao, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Provide on-demand, legal research assignments primarily to assist attorneys with legal issues in the areas of elder law, consumer, housing, landlord-tenant, and family law

Conduct weekly intake with clients seeking services in elder law, housing, family, consumer and general civil litigation matters. Additionally, the position will provide pro se forms assistance for seniors and domestic violence survivors in a variety of civil legal needs

The Fellow may also be actively engaged with the community through outreach opportunities. Specifically, assisting at a weekly in-person forms assistance clinical at the Pasco County Clerk of the Court or remotely providing administrative assistance

Fellows who are CLIs will have the opportunity to provide representation at hearings, under attorney supervision

May assist in organizing and developing pro bono clinics, generating self-help materials, engaging in community outreach, and collaborating with law schools in the Sixth Circuit

Provides support to attorneys by performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, preparing documents and pleadings under attorneys’ supervision; proofreading, modifying documents, scheduling meetings, assisting with case information

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (JD)Florida Bar licensedLegal researchElder law experienceBilingual Spanish/EnglishCompassionate understandingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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