Senior Supervising Attorney (Housing/ Consumer Law - partially remote)

Gulfcoast Legal Services, a nonprofit civil legal aid provider, is seeking a full-time Senior Supervising Attorney to join our team. We are looking to fill one position to assist in the Housing / Consumer law unit at our St. Pete office location. Travel to our other offices may be necessary. Remote work opportunities available after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.

This is a professional position. In addition to providing a full range of high quality legal services to individual clients and to client groups, the Senior Supervising Attorney oversees the daily work of one or more paralegals and/or coordinates a specific project area or substantive component.

Demonstrated Abilities

• Supervises support staff/paralegals who report directly to the position and/or coordinates a project or substantive component.
• Serves as a mentor and resource for other legal staff within the unit.
• Prepares and submits project reports, as applicable.
• Interviews and counsels clients in the office, at outreach sites, and elsewhere, if necessary.
• Researches factual and legal problems and is responsible for the development and implementation of case strategies.
• Represents clients in state and federal court proceedings or before administrative agencies or before legislative bodies, as necessary.
• Consults, negotiates and pursues all avenues of solutions, including mediation and litigation, with opposing parties.
• Keeps abreast of new areas of law, especially as they affect the poor, with emphasis on developing new substantive and procedural skills.
• Assists in community education.
• Reviews relevant legislative proposals, giving attention to the potential legal impact upon legal services clients and other poor people.
• Identifies systemic problems affecting low-income clients and advocates for solutions through negotiation and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Establishes and protects significant rights of clients through impact litigation and impact litigation as available.
• Locates and assists eligible community groups.
• Assists, as a resource, private attorneys who have volunteered services to the program's clients.
• Participates in trainings, task force, workgroup and office meetings to develop own skills and expertise and to share information with other staff.
• Performs related assignments as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A commitment to the provision of high-quality legal services to vulnerable populations
• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Florida Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of Florida.
• No action and/or disciplinary measure taken by the Florida Bar preferred.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney within the specialized area to be supervised, preferably with at least one year of experience in a legal aid setting.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Salary starting at $72,418.50/yr DOE. We offer an excellent benefits package, 2% retirement match, generous paid time off, the opportunity to work partially remote hours after first 90 days, 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. GLS is a non-profit agency and relies on grants to sustain its programs. Employment is contingent upon continued funding. Candidate must complete an application and pass a level II 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,418.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Petersburg, FL 33701