Description:

Fellow will facilitate or directly provide qualified legal services to low income clients to meet their civil legal needs. This position is temporary and is scheduled to end 12/31/2025.

Illustrative Duties:

Provide on-demand, legal research assignments primarily to assist attorneys with legal issues in the areas of elder law, consumer, housing, landlord-tenant, and family law.
Conduct weekly intake with clients seeking services in elder law, housing, family, consumer and general civil litigation matters. Additionally, the position will provide pro se forms assistance for seniors and domestic violence survivors in a variety of civil legal needs.
The Fellow may also be actively engaged with the community through outreach opportunities. Specifically, assisting at a weekly in-person forms assistance clinical at the Pasco County Clerk of the Court or remotely providing administrative assistance.
Fellows who are CLIs will have the opportunity to provide representation at hearings, under attorney supervision.
May assist in organizing and developing pro bono clinics, generating self-help materials, engaging in community outreach, and collaborating with law schools in the Sixth Circuit.
Provides support to attorneys by performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, preparing documents and pleadings under attorneys' supervision; proofreading, modifying documents, scheduling meetings, assisting with case information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) and Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issues faced by low-income individuals and the elderly with limited access to such services. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Desirable Qualifications: