Description:

Legal Services of Greater Miami is seeking a full-time Florida licensed attorney to work on Community Economic Development matters related to providing transactional assistance to small businesses owned by low-moderate income individuals and nonprofit corporations engaged in economic development activities. Applicants should have at least 2-5 years' experience working in the areas of real estate, contract law, corporate, and/or administrative law, and be passionate about promoting justice and overcoming barriers facing low-income people.

Who We Are:
  • Legal Services of Greater Miami is committed to ensuring equal access to justice for individuals and families who cannot afford legal representation. We provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where community members facing civil legal challenges can find guidance, resources, and high-quality advocacy. Our mission is to remove legal barriers that
  • threaten economic stability and basic rights through a wide range of services, including housing protection, benefits advocacy, consumer rights support, and access to healthcare and education. We work every day to strengthen our community and advance to a more just and equitable South Florida.

What You Would Do:
  • Provide transactional legal assistance to small businesses owned by low- and moderate-income individuals and nonprofit organizations engaged in community economic development activities.
  • Advise clients on matters involving real estate, contract, corporate, and administrative law.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, organizational documents, leases, and other transactional legal documents.
  • Counsel entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations on legal issues that support economic growth and sustainability.
  • Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and provide practical solutions for clients.
  • Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, partners, and stakeholders to support economic development initiatives.
  • Participate in community education, outreach, and trainings related to community economic development and small business legal issues.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and community partners to provide high-quality legal services.
  • Adhere to Legal Services' policies, ethical standards, and Florida Bar rules.
  • Perform related duties to support the overall mission and success of the organization.

Who We're Looking for:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
  • Member of The Florida Bar, The Federal Bar, or admission within the time specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Two to five years of experience in real estate, contract, corporate, administrative, or related transactional law.
  • Experience advising small businesses, nonprofit organizations, or community development initiatives is preferred.
  • Strong legal research, writing, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively with a team.
  • Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Legal Services of Greater Miami.
  • Passion for promoting justice, advancing economic opportunity, and removing barriers facing low-income communities.

Why join us:
  • Join a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and economic stability for underserved communities across South Florida.
  • Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment that values professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance.
  • Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals and families overcome legal barriers and build stronger, more secure futures.
  • Join Legal Services of Greater Miami, where your dedication to justice and community empowerment can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families across South Florida.