Job Description

We're seeking a Florida-licensed Staff Attorney.

This is a full-time opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable clients, while developing as a litigator and advocate.

• Take ownership of a full civil legal caseload, focusing on consumer and housing law matters , including landlord-tenant issues and homelessness prevention.
• Provide comprehensive legal services: intake, advice, negotiation, litigation, and administrative advocacy.
• Build and maintain specialized knowledge in consumer and housing law, with an equity-minded approach.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with colleagues, community organizations, human services providers, courts, and the private bar to solve community legal problems and provide public education.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals, legal assistants, and volunteers as needed.
• Meet grant and program reporting requirements, maintain organized files, and stay current on legal developments and best practices in poverty law.
• Contribute to outreach events and community education efforts, strengthening access to justice locally.

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar .
• Experience with civil litigation (including trial practice) through law school clinics and/or law firm work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Google and Microsoft applications.

We're proud to be recognized as one of the leading litigation-focused legal aid organizations in the Southeast. Joining our team means:

• Gaining hands-on experience early - interviewing, counseling, and litigating cases in state and federal court.
• Being mentored by award-winning attorneys and subject matter experts in consumer protection and housing law.
• Collaborating with a diverse team committed to professional development and community impact.
• Contributing to meaningful outcomes for at-risk clients in a supportive, hybrid work environment (where applicable).

Our attorneys and staff often go on to serve as hearing officers, magistrates, judges, and leaders in the legal community.

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus a sign-on bonus.
• Hybrid work model available for some roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with 6% match.
• Generous paid leave: 13 holidays, 22 personal days in the first year, and a month-long sabbatical every 4 years.
• Membership in Access Perks, a private discount network.

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you want to grow as a litigator while making a real difference for your community - we'd love to hear from you.

For consideration please send your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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