Attorney/Lawyer

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Robert Half - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Plantation, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Attorney/Lawyer in Plantation, Florida, focusing on consumer and housing law within the nonprofit sector. This hybrid role allows for both on-site and remote work, depending on the organization's needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client intake interviews and manage client-related phone calls.
• Advise clients on housing and consumer law issues, informing them of their legal rights.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes and relevant case law.
• Evaluate potential outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedence.
• Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presenting cases.
• Handle client documents and prepare legal documents for clients' housing and consumer law cases.
• Attend court hearings and trials, representing clients in court.
• Engage in the process of discovery and depositions.
• Supervise paralegals, assign tasks, review all legal work and monitor workload.
• Communicate case progress, status, issues and outcomes to supervising attorneys.
• Participate in community outreach events in-person and virtually, as well as on social media.
• Comply with program and grant requirements, maintaining records, case notes and daily time-keeping in the case management system.

Requirements

• Must hold a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as an Attorney or Lawyer.
• Litigation experience, preferably in foreclosure and/or eviction defense.
• Proficiency in Consumer and Fair Housing Law.
• Experience in drafting legal documents.
• Strong skills in legal research.
• Experience with client intake processes.
• Familiarity with the discovery process in legal proceedings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professional accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance