Staff Attorney, Family Law

Job overview

The Staff Attorney, Family Law role is hybrid in Lakeland, FL, with a starting salary of $74,000 per year for a law school graduate who has not passed the bar; the posting gives a range of $74,000–$109,650 per year. Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to eligible people and vulnerable communities. The attorney provides family-law advice, referrals, representation, and advocacy for eligible clients. The role also supports community education and outreach, court and administrative proceedings, and accurate case follow-up in service of the organization’s legal-aid mission.

What you'll do

• Interview clients, certify eligibility, identify legal issues, and provide advice, referrals, or representation
• participate in community outreach and education
• represent clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted
• maintain required documentation and case follow-up
• participate in case acceptance meetings and required training
• support accessibility for rural, non-English-speaking, and disabled clients
• maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

family law

lakeland fl

florida rural legal services

hybrid

civil legal aid

client representation

court advocacy

community outreach

starting salary $74,000

salary range $74,000–$109,650

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) with employer-paid contribution
• medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• malpractice insurance
• up to five weeks of paid time off, two personal days, and 13 holidays
• law school loan repayment assistance.

Why this role

Hybrid work requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week. Candidates need a Florida bar admission or eligible Certified Legal Intern status under the stated requirements.

About the employer

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.