Public Benefits Advocate - Staff Attorney or Paralegal
Compensation
$74k – $110k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Public Benefits Advocate is a full-time role based in Port Saint Lucie, FL. The salary range is $74,000–$109,650 per year for attorneys, with paralegal salaries starting at $48,000. This role provides civil legal assistance in public benefits, including Social Security Disability, SSI, and SNAP. The advocate represents clients in court and administrative agencies, participates in community outreach, and ensures vulnerable communities have access to legal support.
What you'll do
- Interview clients, identify legal problems, provide advice and representation, participate in community outreach, and maintain accurate records.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeport saint lucie fl$74k-$109klegalpublic benefitsattorneyparalegaladvocacyonsitehybrid
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- 403(b) with match, health/dental/vision insurance, malpractice insurance, 5 weeks PTO, loan repayment assistance.
Why this role
$74k-$109k (attorney), hybrid work environment, public interest law.
About the employer
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Offices of Lawyers
- Occupation code
- 23-1011.00
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Listing ID: edff7927-d54b-42d2-83b8-d48a9444024b