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Attorney- Non-Profit Civil Law Firm

Legal Services of North Florida
Full-time
On-site
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
$65,000 - $120,000 USD yearly


Attorney- Non-Profit Civil Law Firm
























Legal Services of North Florida has
an opening for an Attorney in our Ft. Walton Beach, FL office location. Come work with
great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable
individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 9,700 cases a year and
does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a
non-profit law firm, with 105+ 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 civil law matters such as family law, guardianship, disaster
recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and
real property law. 


Attorneys at LSNF have the ability
to work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation
and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek
justice. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large
scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers
to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with
two Justice on the Block mobile response units where
individuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or have
assistance filing pro se documents. 


Applicants should be a member of The
Florida Bar in good standing, with preference given to candidates with public
interest or legal aid experience. Candidates must have strong organizational
and communication skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, and have a
desire to advocate. Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida
online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this
position. 


Salary offers depend on experience.
Applicants who have recently passed the Bar exam but do not have attorney
experience can expect an entry salary of $65,000.00. Candidates with ten years
of experience or more can expect salary range of $83,800or higher. Candidates
with 20 years of experience or more can expect 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

To learn more about Legal Services
of North Florida:


https://www.lsnf.org/


https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets


https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/


https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/


This company is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age,
marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected
category.



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