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Bay Area Legal Services · 13 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Bay Area Legal Services is seeking to fill a full-time Staff Attorney position for its Volunteer Lawyers Program. This role involves delivering high-quality legal services through volunteers, overseeing clinics, developing outreach initiatives, and providing legal assistance to low-income clients with civil legal needs.

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Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

John Michael Sarao, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising and coordinating all aspects of the VLP clinics

Assist in recruiting volunteer attorneys, mentors, law students, and non-legal volunteers, and providing communication with volunteer panels to include newsletters, etc

Train and schedule volunteer attorneys, law students and law graduates to staff weekly clinics

Create and maintain updated clinic manuals and guidelines

Assist with intakes and clinics, which can occur throughout our service area and occasionally in the evenings

Manage the flow of pro se litigants at clinics

Process legal service requests and evaluate the complexity of each client's legal problem, confirm applicant eligibility determinations, and make appropriate legal and social services referrals for clients/applicants

Oversee cases being handled by pro bono attorneys. Conduct follow up with volunteer to ensure case is progressing towards resolution. Comply with BALS internal policies to ensure case information is updated promptly in Legal Server

Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, (and/or other appropriate professional associations), private funding sources, organization plans/policies and guidelines. Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure that she/he understands and continues to adhere to such standards. Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from supervisor to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards

Performs other duties as designated by the Team Leader/Pro Bono Director of the VLP

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (JD)Florida Bar licensedVolunteer supervisionCase managementPoverty lawSpanishCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCritical thinking

Required

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

Demonstrated ability to work in an independent but closely supervised environment

Must have demonstrated experience in coordinating staff and volunteer activities or similar experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and oversee/supervise work of volunteers

Familiarity with legal terminology and the judicial system

Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and problem solve issues quickly

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work in and contribute effectively to a team environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and with external community contacts

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

Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals

Ability to work closely and cooperatively with other team members