Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
Intake Unit Attorney
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance and advocacy for low‑income individuals and families. We work to ensure access to justice and fair treatment in the areas of housing, consumer rights, family law, and other essential legal services.
JALA seeks a full‑time attorney for its Intake Unit in our downtown Jacksonville office. Applicants should have 1 to 4 years of legal experience in housing, consumer, family law, estate planning, and/or employment law. This is a hybrid position with days of remote work and in‑office coverage rotation, following an in‑office training period.
What you get when you come to JALA – JALA is the premier litigation legal aid firm in the Southeast United States. We are mission‑driven, and our team makes a difference in our community. As a JALA employee, you can expect immediate hands‑on experience interviewing and counseling clients as well as litigating cases in Federal and State courts. Staff are expected to take on challenging cases for our at‑risk clients while being mentored and supported.
Responsibilities
Assist with the daily administration of walk‑in applicants and emergencies, perform intake interviews in person and by phone for applicants, and assist in screening of clients for eligibility for full representation.
Support units with rotation on intake calendars on dedicated days and times.
Provide counsel for individuals seeking legal assistance on a myriad of legal issues.
Handle a personal injury referral calendar and refer matters to partner agencies.
Rotate to off‑site locations as needed to handle in‑person intake appointments or outreaches and travel within our 17‑county area.
Direct and monitor activities of support staff, paralegals, and volunteers as requested by supervisor and/or management.
Assist clients with brief services matters such as advanced directives, simple wills, name changes, identification issues, sealing and expunction of arrest records.
Monitor legislative developments in areas affecting the low‑income community.
Support, promote and participate in community education, outreach and developing good public relations with client community, state and local bar and other community groups.
Comply with all applicable regulations, policies and grant requirements.
Assist with various projects, as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as required by supervisor and/or management.
Qualifications
Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
One (1) year of civil practice experience.
Computer literate, including proficiency in Google and Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with applicants, clients, and/or staff, as necessary.
Able to follow policies and procedures of the department and organization.
1 to 4 years of legal experience in housing, consumer, family law, estate planning, and/or employment law.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation:
$72,500 per year (minimum with one‑year experience) plus sign‑on bonus. Benefits include a hybrid work model, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability insurance, group life insurance, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of compensation, generous leave policy (13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in first year, a one‑month sabbatical every four years), and membership in Access Perks, a private discount network.
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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JALA seeks a full‑time attorney for its Intake Unit in our downtown Jacksonville office. Applicants should have 1 to 4 years of legal experience in housing, consumer, family law, estate planning, and/or employment law. This is a hybrid position with days of remote work and in‑office coverage rotation, following an in‑office training period.
What you get when you come to JALA – JALA is the premier litigation legal aid firm in the Southeast United States. We are mission‑driven, and our team makes a difference in our community. As a JALA employee, you can expect immediate hands‑on experience interviewing and counseling clients as well as litigating cases in Federal and State courts. Staff are expected to take on challenging cases for our at‑risk clients while being mentored and supported.
Responsibilities
Assist with the daily administration of walk‑in applicants and emergencies, perform intake interviews in person and by phone for applicants, and assist in screening of clients for eligibility for full representation.
Support units with rotation on intake calendars on dedicated days and times.
Provide counsel for individuals seeking legal assistance on a myriad of legal issues.
Handle a personal injury referral calendar and refer matters to partner agencies.
Rotate to off‑site locations as needed to handle in‑person intake appointments or outreaches and travel within our 17‑county area.
Direct and monitor activities of support staff, paralegals, and volunteers as requested by supervisor and/or management.
Assist clients with brief services matters such as advanced directives, simple wills, name changes, identification issues, sealing and expunction of arrest records.
Monitor legislative developments in areas affecting the low‑income community.
Support, promote and participate in community education, outreach and developing good public relations with client community, state and local bar and other community groups.
Comply with all applicable regulations, policies and grant requirements.
Assist with various projects, as needed.
Perform other duties and projects as required by supervisor and/or management.
Qualifications
Member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
One (1) year of civil practice experience.
Computer literate, including proficiency in Google and Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with applicants, clients, and/or staff, as necessary.
Able to follow policies and procedures of the department and organization.
1 to 4 years of legal experience in housing, consumer, family law, estate planning, and/or employment law.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation:
$72,500 per year (minimum with one‑year experience) plus sign‑on bonus. Benefits include a hybrid work model, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability insurance, group life insurance, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of compensation, generous leave policy (13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in first year, a one‑month sabbatical every four years), and membership in Access Perks, a private discount network.
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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