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| Company: | Bay Area Legal Services, FL | ||
| Job Title: | Bi-Lingual Staff Attorney - Senior Advocacy Unit $60,350.00 |
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| Job Category: | Litigation / Investigations [ View All Litigation Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 77258 | ||
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| We are seeking to fill a full-time Staff Attorney position on our Senior Advocacy Unit (SAU). The SAU provides high quality legal services to seniors (60+) in a variety of areas including home ownership, landlord/tenant, public benefits, and other issues affecting low income and vulnerable senior populations. The attorney hired will conduct telephone intake and provide brief services and extended representation in three primarily rural counties (Polk, Highlands, and Hardee), as well as Hillsborough County. Travel will sometimes be required in order to assist clients and conduct outreach. The position will be supervised by the Team Leader of the Senior Advocacy Unit (SAU). Bi-Lingual Staff Attorney - Senior Advocacy Unit Location: Tampa, FL Job type: Full time Illustrative Duties: 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. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate{JD), Florida Bar licensedand in good standing with the Bar. Bilingual Spanish/English. Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others. Excellent writtenand verbal communications skills. Excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines. Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issuesfaced by low-income individuals and the elderly withlimited access to suchservices. Ability torelate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Desirable Qualifications: Previous experience with home ownership preservation issues and/or landlord/tenant Previous experience in a non-profit legal services or public interest firm Compensation: Minimum salary $60,350.00/yr. (increases based on relevant experience) Reimbursement for travel expenses (mileage etc.) Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more. Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5 hour work week. Bay Area attorneys may be eligible for some loan forgiveness programs through the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and the Florida Bar Foundation (FBF). 77258 |
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| Company: | Bay Area Legal Services | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $60,350.00 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Tampa, FL USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 33601 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/16/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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