Job Description

Bay Area Legal Services is a non-profit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years. We assist low-income residents, veterans, seniors, children, domestic violence survivors, and many more.

Our Mission : Providing the highest quality legal counsel by:

• Assisting individuals and non-profit groups with limited access to legal services;
• Resolving the legal problems of clients; and
• Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Our Vision :

• Creating pathways to justice through high-quality legal services, education and community partnerships.

Our firm includes over 160 dedicated staff members comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who work to carry out our mission and vision daily.

Position Title : Staff Attorney (Fellow: Part-time, Temporary)-Hybrid or Fully Remote, to be determined by Team Leader

Home Office Location: New Port Richey, FL

Position Description:

Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is seeking to fill a part-time Fellowship position on our New Port Richey Team. Fellow will facilitate or directly provide qualified legal services to low income clients to meet their civil legal needs. This position is temporary and is scheduled to end 12/31/2025.

Illustrative Duties:

• Provide on-demand, legal research assignments primarily to assist attorneys with legal issues in the areas of elder law, consumer, housing, landlord-tenant, and family law.
• Conduct weekly intake with clients seeking services in elder law, housing, family, consumer and general civil litigation matters. Additionally, the position will provide pro se forms assistance for seniors and domestic violence survivors in a variety of civil legal needs.
• The Fellow may also be actively engaged with the community through outreach opportunities. Specifically, assisting at a weekly in-person forms assistance clinical at the Pasco County Clerk of the Court or remotely providing administrative assistance.
• Fellows who are CLIs will have the opportunity to provide representation at hearings, under attorney supervision.
• May assist in organizing and developing pro bono clinics, generating self-help materials, engaging in community outreach, and collaborating with law schools in the Sixth Circuit.
• Provides support to attorneys by performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, preparing documents and pleadings under attorneys’ supervision; proofreading, modifying documents, scheduling meetings, assisting with case information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and Florida Bar licensed and in good standing with the Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and review work of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic, and legal issues faced by low-income individuals and the elderly with limited access to such services. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a non-profit legal services or public interest firm
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Compensation:

• Starting Salary $60,350 (increases based on relevant experience)
• Reimbursement for travel expenses (mileage work events, etc.)

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities

How to Apply:

• Send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@bals.org
• Include where you applied for this position (ex: bals.org, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).

Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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