Description:
Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. (TRLS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Helpline Attorney The attorney may work out of the TRLS Jacksonville, Gainesville, or Lake City Office. Remote work from within the State of Florida may also be considered for the right candidate. The Legal Helpline Attorney will provide advice and brief services to eligible clients in the areas of housing, family, consumer, public benefits, probate and estate planning, etc. Contact with clients will primarily be over the telephone. A desire to represent the needs of low-income clients and underserved populations is essential. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage daily phone appointments and ensure timely completion of scheduled client interviews.
- Provide advice to clients over the telephone regarding civil legal matters.
- Provide brief services to clients, such as drafting pro se documents, calling third parties, engaging in brief negotiations.
- Draft advice letters and provide clients with information about other resources.
- Maintain detailed notes in electronic case management system.
- Ensure cases comply with rules and regulations of various funders.
- Conduct legal research.
- In coordination with the Intake Director and other staff, communicate and foster relationships with the courts, local and state bar associations, community agencies, and local client groups.
- Represent TRLS at meetings, community events, and other outreach.
Qualifications:
- Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar or law school graduate pending admission to the Florida Bar.
- Excellent oral, written, and legal research skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
- Demonstrate interest in public interest law and commitment to justice for low-income and underserved populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English), a plus.
- Paid time off including 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 office holidays, and 3 personal holidays.
- Health insurance, FSA Health and Dependent Care, short term disability (including maternity leave), and employee assistance plan.
- Employer paid $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance policy with option for employees to purchase additional coverage for self and coverage for spouse and/or child(ren).
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after 2 years of service.
- Voluntary options of vision, dental, long-term disability, and wellness discount plan.
- Continuing legal education and paid membership in the Florida Bar and a local bar association.
- Minimum 35-hour work week. Office closes to the public at noon on Fridays.
- Flexible work schedule with remote options available for the right candidate.
