Family Law Attorney for Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society

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Job location
550 East Davidson Street
Bartow, FL 33830
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society
Street address: 
550 East Davidson Street
City: 
Bartow
State: 
Florida
ZIP: 
33830
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. (HOFLA) provides free civil legal aid services to low-income residents of Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties in family law and immigration matters. Our case priorities focus on assisting survivors of domestic violence and increasing household financial stability. Our offices are in Bartow, FL and Sebring, FL.

HOFLA seeks a bilingual Spanish-speaking family law attorney. Family Law attorneys are responsible for the delivery of high-quality legal services in accordance with the mission and priorities of the program, the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, and the ABA Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid. You will perform a range of duties including filing legal documents, attending court proceedings, participating in mediation sessions, and counseling clients. To excel in this role, the successful candidate will be an exceptional listener and communicator with excellent negotiating skills. All candidates must have the ability to successfully manage a high volume of clients and meet HOFLA’s required deliverables and outcomes.

Our civil legal aid law firm provides a four-day work week, health insurance, and generous paid leave. Paid trainings are also provided.

Requirements: 

Successful candidates must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and be able to effectively communicate with Spanish speaking clients. Family law experience preferred but not required.

To apply: 

How to Apply: Candidates should send a resume, writing sample, and letter of interest to [email protected]. Applications shall be held in confidence and accepted until the position is filled.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
Salary Ranges from $48K to $50K and may be negotiable depending on experience. Student loan repayment assistance of up to $5,000 annually may also be available.