Family Law Staff Attorney
2 months ago
Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community. As an Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 Best Places to Work Honoree and Orlando Sentinel’s 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.
**CLS offers**:
- 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off
- Excellent physical/mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)
- 100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability
- 100% 403B match
- Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fantastic work-life balance
- Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles
- Pet Insurance
CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission driven individual to fill the following position.
**Staff Attorney Family Law (Lake Mary/Sanford)-$5,000 Sign On Bonus**
**Description**:
Community Legal Services (CLS) is seeking a Family Law Staff Attorney for our dynamic, non-profit law firm. The Staff Attorney is to provide:
1. High quality legal services by representing and advising clients regarding their family law matters.
2. This position is responsible for representing low income and/or vulnerable clients on a broad range of family legal matters which includes regular court appearances, hearings, and trials in both State and Federal courts.
3. This position also includes regular client interaction including completing intakes, conducting interviews, and providing advice and counsel.
5. The individual in this key role will negotiate and draft settlement agreements and conduct or participate in outreach events or activities of the unit and organization.
6. This is a Full-time position with the ability to work both scheduled and flexible work hours, including some evenings/weekends, based on business needs to perform duties, attend meetings and/or other functions throughout the CLS 12 county service area.
**Qualifications**:
- Must be admitted in good standing to practice law in Florida. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in civil litigation or working with low-income and/or vulnerable clients and communities on civil legal matters.
- Ability to advocate consistently and zealously for clients in the regions we serve.
- Must possess excellent legal and community partnership skills and be computer literate (Microsoft Office 365).
- Valid Florida automobile license, use of own auto, and proof of insurance necessary.
**GENERAL STATEMENT**
CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.
CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals based on age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, socio-economic position, religion, political belief, protected genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
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