Staff Attorney - Family Law

Staff Attorney – Family Law - Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

$60,500 - $73,600 (1-7 years’ experience)
Full-time Exempt Position

Legal Services of Greater Miami and its 30 lawyers have provided legal representation to low-income communities for 55 years. The firm is a leader in the legal aid community and has been recognized for its creative and aggressive advocacy for its clients.

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., (Legal Services) is accepting applications from attorneys admitted to the Florida Bar who have a commitment and passion for social, economic, and racial justice and want to protect the rights of low-income residents living in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Areas of practice include family law and disaster recovery matters. Travel is required to Monroe County.

The attorney will provide legal representation in a variety of family law and disaster-related cases. The attorney would be responsible for his or her own caseload. The attorney’s duties include interviewing clients, drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, negotiating with opposing parties, and representing clients in court and before administrative agencies. This position involves significant litigation, in addition to client intake and conducting home visits. With respect to disaster recovery services, the attorney will evaluate the merits of FEMA claims, assist with appeals of FEMA, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, or Disaster-SNAP denials, assist with landlord-tenant disputes, and other disaster-related legal issues. The attorney will also be required to develop ongoing relationships with community, client, and provider groups, develop and conduct community education events, and assume responsibility for special projects and clinics as may be assigned.

Excellent benefit package and competitive non-profit salary. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes paid holidays, paid vacation (which after two years, increases to four weeks per year), sick leave (12 days per year), five additional leave days. Full-time employees may participate in our benefits program on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Our benefits include fully paid health insurance for employee & dependents, fully paid dental coverage for employees, dependents may also be included at a minimum fee, fully paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability policy as well as retirement savings plans with employer contributions after six months of service. Also eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

Submit resume, cover letter and writing sample. Please specify this position on the cover letter. Applications accepted until position filled.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that each can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Legal Services of Greater Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.