Staff Attorney-New Port Richey Fellow

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Bay Area Legal Services is seeking to fill a part-time attorney in its New Port Richey office.

Fellow will facilitate or directly provide qualified legal services to low income clients to meet their civil legal needs.  This position is temporary and is scheduled to end 12/31/2025.

Office Location

New Port Richey
7340 Little Road
Suite 101
New Port Richey, FL 34654

Illustrative Duties:

• Provide on-demand, legal research assignments primarily to assist attorneys with legal issues in the areas of elder law, consumer, housing, landlord-tenant, and family law.
• Conduct weekly intake with clients seeking services in elder law, housing, family, consumer and general civil litigation matters. Additionally, the position will provide pro se forms assistance for seniors and domestic violence survivors in a variety of civil legal needs.
• The Fellow may also be actively engaged with the community through outreach opportunities. Specifically, assisting at a weekly in-person forms assistance clinical at the Pasco County Clerk of the Court or remotely providing administrative assistance.
• Fellows who are CLIs will have the opportunity to provide representation at hearings, under attorney supervision.
• May assist in organizing and developing pro bono clinics, generating self-help materials, engaging in community outreach, and collaborating with law schools in the Sixth Circuit.
• Provides support to attorneys by performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, preparing documents and pleadings under attorneys’ supervision; proofreading, modifying documents, scheduling meetings, assisting with case information. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• 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 in a non-profit legal services or public interest firm
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Compensation:

• Starting Salary $60,350 (increases based on relevant experience)
• Reimbursement for travel expenses (mileage work events, etc.)

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities

How to Apply: 

• Send Resume and Cover Letter (including why this position is of interest to you) to recruiting@bals.org and state how you learned about the position. Rolling applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.