Attorney- Veterans Legal Services

Legal Services of North Florida hasan openings for an Attorney to address the legal needs of veteran clients. Come work withgreat people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerableindividuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 8,900 cases a year anddoes not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of anon-profit law firm, with 130+ employees in seven offices across North Florida,that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on veterans' legal services which may include public benefits, family law, housing, property rights, and other civil law matters. This position is located the Tallahassee office.

Attorneys at LSNF have the abilityto work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigationand administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seekjustice. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large-scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriersto legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach withtwo Justice on the Block mobile response units whereindividuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or haveassistance filing pro se documents.

Applicants should be a member of TheFlorida Bar in good standing, with preference given to candidates with publicinterest or legal aid experience. Candidates must have strong organizationaland communication skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, and have adesire to advocate. All staff must successfully pass a level II background screening.

Salary offers depend on experience.Applicants who have recently passed the Bar exam but do not have attorneyexperience can expect an entry salary of $65,000.00. Candidates with ten yearsof attorney experience can expect a salary range of $83,800 or higher. Candidates with twenty years of attorney experience can expect a salary range of $103,900 or higher.Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
• Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year and after two years, increases to five weeks per year
• 100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children after 60 days of employment
• Employer paid life insurance policy of $25,000
• Employer contributes 6% to retirement/ 401K plan, after one year of full-time service, no match required
• Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage is also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment
• Salary paid monthly by direct deposit

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This company is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, geneticinformation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protectedcategory.

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