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Bay Area Legal Services · 19 hours ago

Staff Attorney

New Port Richey, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

1+ years exp

Bay Area Legal Services is a regional, non-profit public interest law firm providing high-quality legal counsel. They are seeking a Housing Staff Attorney to provide legal services to low-income clients, focusing on housing law and assisting with legal representation in civil matters.

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Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

John Michael Sarao, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Interview applicants and determine if eligibility requirements for established legal services are satisfied. Documents all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements

Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns, counsel, advice, and refer them to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services needed. Ensure legal options and possible outcomes or risks are brought to their attention

Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare and review legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, briefs, oral arguments, and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision-making, gather and analyze evidence, and identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information

Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties and create and maintain relationships with organizations that are commonly community partners or adverse parties where possible to facilitate case resolution

Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions

Develop arguments and represent clients participating in hearings before various courts and administrative bodies for Pasco County. This will include travel to client hearings as necessary at East and West Pasco County Courthouses

Supervise junior attorneys, legal assistants, and activities of other legal personnel (legal interns, paralegals etc.) as needed

Assists other poverty program components as needed and offers advice in public relations, participates in appropriate community and outreach activities. This includes participation in BALS in-house committees and outside community/Florida Bar events when needed

Stay informed about current legislation, especially assigned legal specialties. Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and/or other training to maintain knowledge in areas of expertise or gain new knowledge

Perform other duties as designated by the Managing Attorney and Senior Leadership

Qualification

Juris DoctorateFlorida Bar licensedHousing law experienceLitigation experienceLegal database systemsCompassionate understandingBilingual Spanish/EnglishCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctorate and Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar

One year of housing experience with some litigation experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, and review the work of others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and meet all deadlines

Experience with legal database systems to document case assignments, timekeeping, and notes

Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issues faced by low-income individuals with limited access to such services

Strong abilities to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals