Description:

Position Description:
The LASCC Housing and Consumer Unit advocates on behalf of qualifying low-income members of the community facing issues such as eviction, foreclosure, and debt, among many others. Currently, the unit has an opening for a full-time Staff Attorney. Staff Attorneys are responsible for providing high-quality legal services to our vulnerable clients. The position requires representation in all areas of law, including housing, landlord/tenant disputes, evictions, foreclosures, utilities, public benefits, consumer, and other civil matters. The services provided can range from legal advice, brief service, to full court representation.

Aside from direct representation, the Staff Attorney position requires preparing and delivering client and community education; conducting intake and outreach; appearing in administrative and judicial forums; active bar participation; and special legal and community projects.

Qualifications:

Member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association;
1 – 3 years of practice preferred but not required;
Experience serving low-income individuals, victims of crime, veterans, or other marginalized communities preferred but not required;
A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve;
Ability to work effectively and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
excellent written and communication skills;
The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Legal Aid Service of Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary and benefits:
This exempt, full-time position is competitive and commensurate with experience starting at $89,300.00 annually. LASCC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement match, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program and may also be eligible for a Loan Repayment Assistance Program offered by FFLA for up to $15,000.00 annually. We promote a good work-life balance.