Part-Time Staff Attorney, Veterans

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Provide top-notch legal guidance, counseling, and brief services as a licensed attorney.

• Advocate for veterans, low-income individuals, and other marginalized client groups with restricted access to legal assistance.

• Manage requests for legal services and assess the complexity of clients' legal issues.

• Evaluate income qualifications and verify eligibility determinations for applicants.

• Offer suitable legal and social services referrals for clients and applicants who do not qualify.

• Suggest exceptions to financial criteria to the supervisor when warranted.

• Deliver legal advice, conduct research, provide brief services, and prepare confirmation letters and self-help resources.

• Examine documents such as durable powers of attorney and letters of guardianship.

• Identify the need for extended legal services and coordinate referrals within Bay Area Legal Services and to external legal referral partners.

• Ensure accurate client records are maintained using Bay Area's legal case management system.

• Assist in the creation and revision of legal advice and brief service letters, instructional materials, and other documentation.

• Contribute to the overall functioning of the Veterans Legal Helpline.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar and maintain good standing.

• A minimum of four years of experience as a staff attorney or equivalent practice background.

• Outstanding communication abilities.

• Capability to collaborate closely with other team members.

• Proficient in interviewing clients to ascertain critical facts related to the nature and severity of legal issues.

• Ability to take on significant responsibilities and perform effectively in an independent, yet closely monitored setting.

• Openness to undertake substantial management responsibilities.

• Experience in general legal practice is preferred.

• Background in legal services is preferred.

• Experience and/or capability to supervise and collaborate closely with others.

• Compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal challenges faced by individuals with limited access to legal services.

• U.S. Veteran status is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time schedule of up to 29 hours.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Promotion of work-life balance.