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Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm.  Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. LASBC has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LASBC helps thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved

LASBC is seeking a dedicated In-House Employment/HR Lawyer to provide legal counsel on all employment matters within our organization. The responsibilities include advising on employment law, overseeing employee disputes and making recommendations for resolution processes, and ensuring our business practices comply with all applicable regulations and laws. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in employment law, excellent negotiation skills, and must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and legal counsel to management on employment laws, regulations, and best practices
• Review, draft, and revise company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Make recommendations to Executive Team and coordinate with outside counsel in any employment litigation matters
• Navigate and make recommendations to Executive Team as to resolution of employee disputes and complaints
• Assist in negotiating and drafting employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents
• Advise Executive Team on disciplinary matters, terminations, and other sensitive employment issues
• Conduct training sessions for HR, management, and employees on employment laws and policies
• Stay current on changes to employment laws and regulations and inform the necessary parties of any changes that could impact the business
  • Work closely with HR and management to strategically plan for potential legal impacts of proposed business changes 
  • Update and maintain employee manual as needed

 Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Florida Bar License
• Five to ten years proven experience as an Employment Lawyer, preferably for a corporation or business
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws and legal procedures
• Experience in employee complaints/disputes and dispute resolution and litigation processes

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to interpret and explain legal language
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret laws and regulations, and provide practical legal advice to the company
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal colleagues, negotiate contracts, and represent the company in any disputes or legal proceedings
• Organizational skills to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail to ensure all legal documents, contracts, and advice are accurate and compliant with the law
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders, external counsels, and regulatory bodies
• Strategic thinking and judgement to help the company avoid potential legal problems and risks

Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information about our program visit:  http://legalaid.org/broward. 

*The structure, hours, and salary are flexible and dependent upon the specific arrangement.

How to Apply: 

• Send Resume and Cover Letter (including why this position is of interest to you) to Debra Koprowski at dkoprowski@legalaid.org, Carol O’Callaghan at  cocallaghan@legalaid.org, Jeff Ahren at jahren@legalaid.org, and Angela Palmer at apalmer@legalaid.org.

About Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC):

Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. LASBC has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LASBC helps thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized. For more information, please visit www.browardlegalaid.org.

Position Description

The LASBC LIFT Project provides advice, counsel, and representation in civil legal matters which prevent domestic violence victims from reaching financial stability, such as landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, and public benefits.  The Project Attorney and paralegal team work on-site at the Women In Distress domestic violence shelter three days per week and two days per week in the Legal Aid office.

The Staff Attorney is responsible for all tasks delineated above and any other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar;
• Experience serving low-income individuals;
• A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve;
• Experience in landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, public benefits;
• A willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our client population;
• Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
• Ability to work constructively with others;
• Ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information about our program visit:  http://legalaid.org/broward. 

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this exempt, full-time position is $71,500 and may be substantially higher depending on experience.  LASBC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year—good work-life balance.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with references to: bparks@legalaid.org and Debra Koprowski at dkoprowski@legalaid.org.  Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The position remains open until filled.

Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. LASBC has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency.  Every year, LASBC helps thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized. For more information, please visit www.browardlegalaid.org. 

Position Description

The Children’s Advocacy Program (CAP) of Legal Aid Service of Broward has openings for full time children’s attorneys to provide direct, independent legal representation of children and youth in the child welfare system.  Attorneys will be responsible for carrying a full case load which includes meeting with and counseling child and youth clients to determine the course of legal advocacy; frequent court advocacy at all types of dependency proceedings from status hearings to motion hearings to trials; participating in mediations, negotiations, and treatment team staffings; and legal research and drafting of pleadings.  Attorneys may also advocate for child victims of crime, including human trafficking, and engage in system advocacy to improve child welfare and the dependency system.  Attorneys may also assist youth clients navigating the juvenile delinquency system.   

Qualifications 

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Background or experience in child dependency law, children’s law, or related areas is preferred.
• Courtroom litigation experience preferred.
• Commitment to improving the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system.
• Willingness to work with, advocate for, and support children who have experienced trauma.
• Willingness to be empathetic with children and youth who manifest trauma in unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors.
• Value team collaborative efforts.
• Willingness to be a strong advocate for children and youth clients.
• Capability for travel within Broward County.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Haitian Kreyol, or Portuguese preferred.

Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this exempt, full-time position is $71,500. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. LASBC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year—good work-life balance.

To Apply 

Please send a cover letter and resume with references to:  CAPapplications@legalaid.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The position remains open until filled.

About Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC):

Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. LASBC has more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LASBC helps thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.

Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized. For more information, please visit www.browardlegalaid.org.

Position Description

The LASBC Homeless Prevention Program advocates on behalf of individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. The Staff Attorney participates in the intake of each family where all of the relevant information is gathered; forward if they are provided this one-time assistance; evaluates the situational cause of the first-time eviction reviews and evaluates the family finances to determine whether they can sustain their rental obligations going and works to ensure this is a one-time assistance; negotiates with the landlord and prepares formal settlement stipulations to be filed in court if necessary; and makes the ultimate recommendation for rental assistance.    Currently, the unit has an opening for two full-time Staff Attorneys. The Staff Attorney is responsible for all tasks delineated above and any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar;
• Experience serving low-income individuals;
• A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve;
• A willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our client population;
• Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
• Ability to work constructively with others;
• Ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information about our program visit:  http://legalaid.org/broward. 

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this exempt, full-time position is $71,500 and may be substantially higher depending on experience.  LASBC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year—good work-life balance.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with references to: Serge Benjamin at sbenjamin@legalaid.org and Debra Koprowski at dkoprowski@legalaid.org.  Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The position remains open until filled.