Staff Attorney — Housing and Consumer Law

Job overview

The Staff Attorney — Housing and Consumer Law role is hybrid in Port Saint Lucie, FL, with advocates required to work in their assigned office at least three days per week. Salary is $74,000–$109,650 per year. Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to eligible people and vulnerable communities across Florida.

What you'll do

• Interview clients, determine eligibility, identify legal issues, and provide advice, referrals, or representation
• represent clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted
• participate in community outreach, education, and case acceptance meetings
• maintain case follow-up and required records
• complete required legal training and support accessible services for clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

housing and consumer law

hybrid

port saint lucie fl

florida rural legal services

civil legal aid

client representation

community outreach

florida bar

certified legal intern

$74k–$109,650 per year

403(b)

health insurance

loan repayment assistance

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 PTO, two personal days, and 13 holidays
• law school loan repayment assistance.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and Florida bar admission, or a Certified Legal Intern certificate with eligibility and continued certification requirements. Spanish or Haitian Creole bilingual ability is preferred but not required. Travel throughout Florida may be needed.

About the employer

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