Housing Law Attorney Position

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 Housing Law unit at our St. Petersburg office location. Hybrid remote work opportunities, 2-3 days a week, are available after completion of a 90-day probationary period. Fair housing experience preferred.

The staff attorney position involves a high degree of professionalism, advocacy, compassion, independence, and personal initiative. The successful candidate will provide a full range of high-quality legal services to individual clients and to client groups, including representation and administrative proceedings. The staff attorney will report 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 civil law matters.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services.
• 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 is a plus, with a preference for prior housing law experience. Law school clinical experience and/or internship will be considered.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Fair housing experience preferred.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a racially, culturally, and gender-diverse workplace. Salary starts at $50,000/yr depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, 2% retirement match after 1 year of employment, generous paid time off, the opportunity to work partially remote hours, a 37.5 hour work week and professional development 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 is a non-profit agency and relies on grants to sustain its programs. Employment is contingent upon continued funding

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.