Bay Area Legal Services Tampa , FL 33602
Posted 3 days ago
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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:
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
who do not need extended representation, including preparing appropriate confirming
letters as necessary and providing self-help materials
attorney and letters of guardianship
appropriate, processes referrals within Bay Area and to outside lesal referral partners
according to the guidelines established by the VLH Manager
system
legal instructional materials and other written materials as requested by the VLH
Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
two years.
other team members.
nature and severity of their legal problems.
independent but closely supervised environment.
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.
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