Housing Rights Attorney

Distro • Florida, FL

2d • $78,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. is seeking a full-time Housing Rights Attorney to handle all landlord-tenant matters for low-income residents of Broward County. This role involves conducting all phases of case work, identifying and addressing impact issues, completing program forms, and training/supervising paralegals and legal interns.

Requirements

• Ability to prepare civil law cases, analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents, research legal problems and prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients.
• Ability to serve the general public, co-workers, and members of diverse backgrounds.
• Active membership in the Florida State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all phases of case work: attend court proceedings, interview clients and witnesses, perform discovery, conduct investigations, negotiate, conduct legal research and handle appeals.
• Identify and address impact issues affecting segments of the client community.
• Complete program and unit forms and directives; prepare case reports, funding reports and grant applications.
• Train and supervise paralegals and legal interns; perform other duties assigned by Supervising Attorney, Director of Advocacy, or Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level