Housing Rights Attorney

Distro • Florida, FL

22h • 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, including court proceedings, client and witness interviews, discovery, investigations, negotiations, legal research, and handling appeals. The attorney will also identify and address impact issues affecting the client community, complete program and unit forms, prepare case and funding reports, and assist with grant applications. Additionally, the position includes training and supervising paralegals and legal interns, and performing other duties as assigned by the Supervising Attorney, Director of Advocacy, or Executive Director.

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