What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Apsto?
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide civil legal assistance to indigent persons within Martin and Saint Lucie Counties approved by program policies and priorities on such matters as individual rights, housing, public benefits, elder law, family law, consumer rights, education, and employment law.
This is a one year contract with possibility to extend.
Essential Functions
Position operates in a professional office environment five days a week.
Physical requirements Must be able to travel
EEOC Statement
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristic protected by federal, state of local law.
The purpose of this position is to provide civil legal assistance to indigent persons within Martin and Saint Lucie Counties approved by program policies and priorities on such matters as individual rights, housing, public benefits, elder law, family law, consumer rights, education, and employment law.
This is a one year contract with possibility to extend.
Essential Functions
- Interviews, certifies eligibility, and identifies the legal problems of FRLS clients within a
- Participates in community outreach and education.
- Represents clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted.
- Provides documentation, statistical information and other records as required by the
- Participates in case acceptance meetings.
- Participates in training to keep up CLE’s and required and legally relevant training as may
- Adheres to office hours, exhibits a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills,
- Serves as a role model to support staff by promoting the values of hard work, high quality
- Attempts to ensure accessibility of the local office(s) when necessary, by serving clients,
- Promotes good relations with public, including client groups, service providers, press, and
- Is familiar with FRLS policies, as well as requirements of LSC and other funders, and
- Maintain accurate follow-up system to review cases when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Barred in Florida.
- Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required.
- Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and
- Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues.
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently.
- Must be able to effectively and efficiently be able to maximize existing resources.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines.
- Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole preferred, but not required.
Position operates in a professional office environment five days a week.
Physical requirements Must be able to travel
EEOC Statement
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristic protected by federal, state of local law.
Attorney
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc -
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ATTORNEY - 60071801
State of Florida -
PALM BAY, FL
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