Staff Attorney Veteran's Team (Part-Time)
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Bay Area Legal Services is seeking to fill a part-time Staff Attorney role on its Veteran's Team.
This is a professional position involving the delivery of high quality legal
advice, counseling and brief services as a licensed attorney. It requires excellent client
interviewing skills, a substantial knowledge of a broad range of poverty law issues and the
ability to give immediate assistance to clients whose problems do not require litigation or other complex advocacy services. Represents veterans, low-income, and/or other vulnerable client populations who have limited access to legal services. This position is remote, however, you must be a Florida resident, and be willing to come to our main office in Tampa, FL (Ybor City) for orientation.
Office Location
Ybor City
1302 N 19th Street
Suite 400
Tampa, FL 33605
Applicants seeking employment with us should understand and share our commitment to the BALS’ mission and vision, and be willing to abide by the five core values of Bay Area Legal Services.
Illustrative Duties:
- Processes legal services requests and evaluates the complexity of each client's legal
problem, assesses income eligibility, confirms applicant eligibility determinations, and
makes appropriate legal and social services referrals for applicants and clients not
eligible for Bay Area's services. Recommend exceptions to financial guidelines to the
supervisor if appropriate - Provides legal services as needed including advice, research, and brief services to clients
who do not need extended representation, including preparing appropriate confirming
letters as necessary and providing self-help materials - Reviews documents submitted by applicants including durable and other powers of
attorney and letters of guardianship - Determines whether extended legal services may be needed for VLH clients and when
appropriate, processes referrals within Bay Area and to outside lesal referral partners
according to the guidelines established by the VLH Manager - Maintains complete and accurate client records using Bay Area's legal case management
system - Assists in developing and updating appropriate legal advice and brief services letters,
legal instructional materials and other written materials as requested by the VLH
Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Florida Bar licensure and active practice of law as a Bar member in Florida for at least
two years. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with
other team members. - Demonstrated ability to interview clients to determine essential facts with regard to the
nature and severity of their legal problems. - Demonstrated ability to accept major responsibility and to work effectively in an
independent but closely supervised environment. - Ability to document accurately in a legal case management system, efficiently use
internet, and Microsoft Outlook & Word.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Past experience as a Legal Aid/Legal Services attorney.
- Familiarity and experience working with a wide range of social service agencies.
- Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish is a plus.
Compensation:
- Starting hourly rate $31.50/hr., increases based on relevant experience
- Eligible for some benefits and reimbursement for travel for work related events.
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 to recruiting@bals.org
- Include where you applied for this position (ex: bals.org, Linkedln, Indeed, etc.).
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.
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.
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