Attorney
About The Position
Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF) is seeking an Attorney to join their team and lead the Gun Violence Project. This dynamic initiative provides a broad range of civil legal services to individuals impacted by gun-related crimes or offenses. The role involves helping clients navigate complex legal issues such as housing stability, family law, victims' rights, and public benefits. The attorney will also supervise one paralegal and one staff member focused on community engagement related to the Gun Violence grant. Attorneys at LSNF collaborate with legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law, engage in significant litigation including large-scale impact and appellate work, and conduct community education and outreach through mobile response units. LSNF is a non-profit law firm with over 130 employees in eight offices across North Florida, handling over 9,700 cases annually without charging clients. They emphasize legal justice and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfortable interacting with clients.
- Desire to advocate.
- Must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application.
- Must submit a resume.
- Subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Public interest or legal aid experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Gun Violence Project, providing civil legal services to individuals impacted by gun-related crimes or offenses.
- Assist clients with complex legal issues including housing stability, family law, victims' rights, and public benefits.
- Supervise one paralegal and one staff member focused on community engagement related to the Gun Violence grant.
- Collaborate with legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law.
- Engage in significant litigation, including large-scale impact work and appellate work.
- Conduct community education and outreach through mobile response units.
- Advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice.
Benefits
- Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave.
- Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year, increasing to five weeks per year after two years.
- 100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children after 60 days of employment.
- Employer paid life insurance policy of $25,000.
- Employer contributes 6% to retirement/401K plan after one year of full-time service (no match required).
- Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage.
- Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
