Medical Legal Partnerships Staff Attorney

Community Legal Services•Ocala, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full-service civil legal aid law firm dedicated to promoting equal access to justice for vulnerable individuals in Central Florida. As an award-winning organization, CLS offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. CLS is seeking a mission-driven Staff Attorney to expand its Medical Legal Partnerships, focusing on addressing civil legal barriers to housing, health, and well-being for low-income individuals, particularly in Marion County, Florida. This role involves providing legal services in accordance with program guidelines and advocating for clients' rights.

Requirements

Commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS.
Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity.
Must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
Must be bondable.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in civil litigation or working with low-income and/or vulnerable clients on civil legal matters.
Experience working or volunteering in public benefits, social security, health or human services, or community/grant-funded programs is preferred.
Ability to advocate consistently and zealously for clients while managing a full caseload.
Excellent legal writing, advocacy, organizational, and communication skills.
Capacity to effectively and consistently engage and collaborate with a diverse constituency of community stakeholders and organizations.
Flexibility and enthusiasm about outreach and building a new program.
Must be computer literate using Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Florida automobile license, use of own auto, and proof of insurance.
Must be able to work both scheduled and flexible work hours, including some evenings/weekends, to perform duties and attend meetings at various locations throughout the CLS 12-county service area.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Determining client eligibility for legal services.
Representing low-income and/or vulnerable clients in civil law matters affecting health, including public benefits, landlord/tenant disputes, disability-related issues, family law, debt collection, and access to educational services.
Providing high-quality legal services, including investigation, advice, negotiation, representation in courts and administrative bodies, and document preparation.
Researching and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations.
Preparing and reviewing legal writings such as pleadings, orders, and discovery documents.
Identifying legal needs of clients and developing legal educational programs.
Cultivating and coordinating relationships with healthcare professionals and community-based organizations.
Training partner staff and volunteers, serving as a member of care teams, and working with students from various disciplines.
Assisting with grant reporting requirements, including running reports, reviewing for compliance, and drafting responses.
Developing and maintaining relationships with bar associations, legislators, and other community organizations.
Recruiting and providing services for private attorney involvement in pro bono programs.
Assisting at the CLS Helpline with intakes and providing advice/brief services.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
24 days of paid time off
Excellent physical/mental health benefits (95% paid by company)
Vision benefits (95% paid by company)
100% Coverage with Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
Long/Short Term Disability
100% 403B match after 1 year of employment (5%)
CLS pays Bar Dues
CLE Credits
Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
Tuition Reimbursement
Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Fantastic work-life balance
Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
Pet Insurance
Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!
Sign on bonus