About the Company
Our client is a non-profit pro bono law firm. They work to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our client's mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. Our client has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency.
About the Role
You will provide legal services to low-income clients facing issues like eviction, foreclosure, and debt. You will represent clients in various legal matters, educate the community, conduct outreach, and participate in bar activities. You must be a member of the Florida Bar, have strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with marginalized communities and multilingual abilities are a plus. LASCC encourages applications from people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those from underrepresented communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal services to low-income clients facing issues like eviction, foreclosure, and debt.
- Represent clients in various legal matters.
- Educate the community.
- Conduct outreach.
- Participate in bar activities.
Qualifications
- Active membership in a State Bar (Florida).
- Experience serving low-income communities is preferred but not required.
- The ability to speak Spanish or another language in addition to English is a plus.
Required Skills
Membership in the Florida Bar, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills
Experience serving low-income communities, ability to speak Spanish or another language in addition to English.
Pay range and compensation package
Our salary range is negotiable and will be determined based on your skills and experience. To proceed, we kindly request that you share your salary expectations with us.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LASCC encourages applications from people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those from underrepresented communities.