Staff Attorney - Senior Advocacy Unit (Full-Time)

Staff Attorney - Senior Advocacy Unit (Full-Time) The SAUprovideshighquality legal servicestoseniors(60+}ina varietyof areasincludinghomeownership,landlord/tenant, publicbenefits,andotherissuesaffectinglowincomeandvulnerableseniorpopulations. The attorney hired will be responsible for telephone intake and brief services in three primarily rural counties (Polk, Highlands, and Hardee), as well as intake and extended representation in Hillsborough County. Travel will sometimes be required in order to assist the primary advocate assigned to the rural counties. The position will be supervised by the Team Leader of the Senior Advocacy Unit (SAU). Office Location Ybor City 1302 N 19th Street Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33605 This position is hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days remote. Illustrative Duties: Interview applicants over the telephone and in person to provide eligible seniors with legal advice, brief services, and representation as appropriate. Document all client case information and related timespent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other granter requirements. Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns, counsel, advise, and refer them to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services. Explain legal options and bring possible outcomes or risks to their attention. Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents such as advanced directives and pleadings accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct legal research. Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties. Prepare necessary correspondence related to services rendered. Create and maintain relationships with community organizations and funding partners. Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions. Provide full representation to senior clients in Hillsborough counties, including appearances in court proceedings. Community outreach as necessary to increase awareness of free legal services for seniors in the three counties referenced. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD), Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar. Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others. 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: Previous experience with homeownership preservation issues and/or landlord/tenant Previous experience in a non-profit legal services or public interest firm Compensation: Starting salary $62,160.00/yr. (increases based on relevant experience). Reimbursement for travel expenses for work events (mileage etc.) Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more. Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5‑hour work week. Bay Area attorneys may be eligible for some loan forgiveness programs through the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and the Florida Bar Foundation (FBF). This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities. Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr