HOUSING ATTORNEY

COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (CCLA,) is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Broward County. The Senior Citizen Law Project at CCLA is seeking to hire a full-time HOUSING ATTORNEY EXPERIENCED in litigating mortgage/condo/HOA foreclosures, eviction defense, and other housing-related matters. The Senior Law Unit provides legal counseling and/or representation to Broward County residents who are 60 years of age or older in various areas, such as, Housing, Health and Public Benefits, Consumer, Naturalization, Abuse, and Financial Exploitation.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct client interviews
• Review legal documents
• Engage in discovery and depositions
• Draft correspondence, pleadings and motions
• Conduct legal research
• Attend court hearings and trials
• Perform community outreach events in-person and virtually, as well as, on social media, and conduct educational trainings for staff, clients, and community providers, as needed
• Maintain records, case notes and daily time-keeping in CCLA’s case management system
• Compliance with program and grant requirements
• Perform other duties as requested by Management, Supervisors, or as required by grant(s)

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in Florida
• 5 years or more litigation experience, preferably in foreclosure and eviction defense
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as direct client contact is
part of the position
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload is essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and client-oriented focus
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Proficiency in using virtual platforms to communicate (i.e. Zoom, MS Teams)

Bi-lingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred but not required. Salary D.O.E., plus excellent fringe benefits. Submit cover letter, writing sample, resume, and three professional references to [email protected]. This job announcement will be posted until the position is filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.