Description:

Position Description:
The Children's Unit primarily assists families and children wherein the children are unsafe or unstable through securing Injunctions for Protection, Dissolutions of Marriage, Powers of Attorney, Temporary Custody by a Relative, Attorney at Litem representation for Dependent Youths, Educational Advocacy, Guardian Advocacy, and Paternity Orders. Currently, the unit has an opening for a full-time Staff Attorney. Staff Attorneys are responsible for providing high-quality legal services to clients and their families.

Aside from direct representation, the Staff Attorney position requires preparing and delivering client training and other community education; conducting outreach, 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;
A desire to litigate cases, with ample opportunities provided to gain litigation experience;
Ability to work effectively with a large caseload 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;
ability to work constructively with others;
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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The position remains open until filled.