Attorney – Veteran Services Unit

Job overview

The Attorney – Veteran Services Unit role is hybrid in Jacksonville, FL. The posting states a minimum salary of $77,500 per year for candidates with three years of experience, plus a sign-on bonus. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Veteran Services Unit provides free legal services and representation to Northeast Florida veterans. The attorney handles family-law matters for veterans and active-duty service members, while identifying related legal needs and advocating for clients in negotiations and court proceedings. The role advances access to legal assistance through client counseling, litigation, outreach, and timely compliance with grant requirements.

What you'll do

• Conduct applicant intake and client interviews
• advise and counsel clients
• draft pleadings and motions
• represent clients in mediation, settlement discussions, depositions, hearings, and trials
• comply with grant requirements
• supervise support staff
• participate in clinics and outreach events
• maintain knowledge of applicable law and court rules.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

veteran services unit

family law

veterans

active-duty service members

florida bar

hybrid

jacksonville fl

$77,500 minimum

sign-on bonus

legal aid

jala

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• long-term disability and group life insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match of deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• 22 personal leave days in the first year
• one-month sabbatical every four years
• Access Perks discount network.

Why this role

Hybrid work model; Florida Bar membership and at least three years of marital and family law experience required.

About the employer

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.