Medical-Legal Partnership Staff Attorney
Community Legal Services
Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community. As an Orlando Business Journal’s Honoree and Orlando Sentinel’s 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.CLS offers:
CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission driven individual to fill the following position:Medical-Legal Partnership Staff AttorneyOVERVIEW:Community Legal Services (CLS) seeks a Staff Attorney for an exciting new partnership with a community organization located in Orange County, Florida. The project is aimed at addressing civil legal barriers to housing, health, and well-being of low-income individuals. Reporting to the (Senior) Managing Attorney, Medical-Legal Partnership or designee, this position provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in civil and other cases in accordance with the program’ mission and principles of advocacy, other program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) Staff Attorney is responsible for: * Determining client eligibility for legal services in accordance with program policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:1. Commitmenta. Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS.b. Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity.2. Background and Experience:
3. Physical Requirementsa. Prolonged periods siting at a desk and working on a computer.b. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.STARTING SALARY: $65,000; more depending on experience.GENERAL STATEMENTCLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals based on age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, socio-economic position, religion, political belief, protected genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
$65000 per year
Orlando, FL
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 23:45:30 GMT
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