Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will work primarily with clients navigating family law matters, providing legal guidance and support. This is a hybrid position based in Plantation, Florida, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice and counsel to pro se litigants on family law issues in a confidential and detail-oriented setting.
• Conduct legal research, interpret statutes, and analyze case law to offer informed guidance.
• Assist clients with the selection, review, and completion of Supreme Court Family Law forms to meet their legal objectives.
• Prepare, review, and analyze client documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Develop case strategies and arguments by leveraging legal precedents to support client needs.
• Coordinate and conduct virtual or in-person legal clinics and outreach initiatives for self-represented litigants.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the case management system, including detailed notes on legal advice provided and applicable statutes.
• Collaborate with team members to schedule appointments, organize workflows, and attend necessary meetings or trainings.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal or external resources for additional legal or social service support.
• Ensure all necessary legal agreements are signed and filed appropriately in compliance with organizational protocols.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience handling family law cases, including litigation, motion practice, and case completion.
• Proficient in using technology tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, and Adobe.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection with a secure, private workspace for client confidentiality.
• Preferred fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to working with clients in a trauma-informed manner.