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Community Legal Services · 1 day ago

Family Law Staff Attorney

Ocala, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Family Law Staff Attorney will provide legal services to clients who are survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, focusing on family law matters such as injunctions for protection against violence, divorce, and paternity.

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Responsibilities

Determine client eligibility for legal services in accordance with program policies and procedures

Provide legal services to eligible clients and client groups including identification of legal problems, investigation, advice, negotiation, preparation of pleadings and discovery, and representation before court

Engage in litigation of family matters with advanced advocacy skills within the entire CLS twelve-county service area

Must being willing to accept and demonstrate the core values of CLS and the CLS Family Law Unit

Travel when needed to represent clients as well as to attend CLS authorized training, meetings, and outreach events

Recruit and support private attorneys in CLS’s pro bono programs, including opportunities for co-counseling

Perform legal research including use of computer-based databases, such as Westlaw and computerized practice software such as Florida Family Law Software

Advance and maintain an active caseload

Complete and promptly submit all required reports, including timekeeping and work-related expenses

Represent CLS to other legal aid organizations, government officials, community partners, and the public

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local bar associations, bar leaders, legislators, political officials, and community and nonprofit organizations—regularly engaging in meetings and collaborations to support resource development

Provide presentations to the public about the work and mission of CLS

Work and collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, Family Unit attorneys, team leads, managers, and other CLS staff, management, and leadership within the professionalism standards set forth by the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Bar

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Family law experienceFlorida Bar membershipLegal researchMicrosoft Office SuiteCommitment to missionProfessional integrityAdaptability

Required

Must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar

Must have a demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income clients

Ability to adapt quickly to job requirements and possess the ability to positively adapt to change

Must maintain professional and legal knowledge through reading and continuing education

Must be computer and technology literate specifically in using Microsoft Office Suite, legal research including use of computer-based databases, and additional legal software

Valid Florida driver's license, use of own automobile, and proof of insurance necessary to travel within and occasionally, outside of, our 12-county service area

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Preferred

Family law experience is preferred

Benefits

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 after 1 year of employment (5%)

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!

Company

Community Legal Services

Community Legal Services (CLS) has approximately 110 lawyers, advocates, and support staff working to provide civil legal aid for low to moderate income residents in Central Florida at NO COST.

Founded in 1966