Family Law Attorney Position (partially remote)

Gulfcoast Legal Services, a nonprofit civil legal aid provider, is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join our team. We are looking to fill one position in the family law unit to serve Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Occasional travel to our Pinellas County offices may be necessary. Hybrid remote work opportunities, 2-3 days a week, are available after completion of a 90-day probationary period

The staff attorney position involves a high degree of professionalism, advocacy, compassion, and independence. The successful candidate will provide a full range of high quality legal services to individual clients and to client groups, including representation in circuit court and administrative proceedings. The position reports to an experienced managing attorney.

Demonstrated Abilities

• Ability to work on various community projects with different partnering agencies.
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail on all case matters.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with people and clients in crisis.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and work independently providing representation to clients in public interest law areas of family law.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services to the underserved.
• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Florida Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of Florida.
• Prior experience as an attorney a plus, with preference for prior family law experience. Law school clinical experience and/or internship will be considered.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer.  Salary starting at $50,000/yr depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, 2% retirement match, generous paid time off, the opportunity to work from home up to 3 days a week, a 37.5 hour work week and professional development CLE payment assistance. Attorneys may also qualify for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program through the Florida Bar Foundation of up to $5,000 yearly, as well as Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. Candidate must complete an application and pass a background screening before employment can begin.

GLS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, GLS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.