Description:
A Non-Profit Law Firm seeks a Florida licensed attorney, who is self-motivated and dedicated, to improving access to legal services and improving the quality of referrals for residents of long-term care facilities and those in need of home and community-based services to legal services providers, particularly for those at risk for abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This is a full-time position located in our downtown Jacksonville office.Responsibilities:
- Embrace and support JALA's mission, standards, policies and procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.
- Maintain a commitment and sensitivity to problems of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. Perform intake interviews of applicants and assist in screening regarding eligibility for representation.
- Maintain a caseload commensurate with abilities in order to provide full and effective legal representation and advocacy.
- Maintain and grow knowledge in a specialized area of law, and competence in related areas of law, relevant to administrative and health law.
- Comply with all applicable regulations, policies, and grant requirements.
- Support, promote, and participate in community education, outreach, and develop good public relations with the client community, state and local bar, and other community groups.
- Direct and monitor activities of paralegals, legal assistants, and/or volunteers.
- Ensure that all applicable client files, data, and reports are accurate and complete.
- Perform other duties and projects as needed to support JALA's mission.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
- Civil trial practice experience in law school clinical setting and/or law firm.
- Knowledge about public benefits in general including Social Security, SSDI, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, etc., is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively engage a diverse constituency of individuals and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects.
- Computer literate includes proficiency in Google and Microsoft applications.
