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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

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 CONSUMER UNIT advocates on behalf of individuals in the areas of foreclosure, garnishments, and third-party collection lawsuits. In addition, the Consumer Unit is looking to expand its services to cover debt collection, identity theft, student loans, fraud and financial scams, consumer bankruptcy, auto repossession, payday loans, assisting DV survivors with bad credit reports, clinics to educate on consumer issues, and predatory lending practices.

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; and
• 3-5 years of experience with foreclosure defense and Chapter 7 bankruptcy preferred.

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 $80-$85,000. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and may be substantially higher. 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.

Position may qualify for student loan forgiveness or re-payment assistance.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with references to Colette Kienle, Supervising Attorney, Consumer Unit, Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. at CKienle@LegalAid.org. Applications will be acknowledged and 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.

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.

Position may qualify for student loan forgiveness or re-payment assistance.

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.

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.

Responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with all strategic and operational financial management, including budget oversight, fiscal and grant compliance, cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting. Recommending and implementing high-level system improvements as needed. Provides financial insights and guidance to the CFO and Management team, addressing critical financial and budgeting issues.

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees financial and operational strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
2. Assists with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
3. Assists the CFO with the monthly financial reporting for the Board.
4. Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
5. Assists to ensure ongoing alignment between financial, operational, and programmatic objectives.
6. Provides regular reports, and keeps the CFO informed of LAS’s finances and the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
7. Assists the CFO in setting up the annual budget and monitoring its implementation.
8. Assists the CFO in developing grant budgets for applications.
9. Responsible for the overall operation of LAS accounting, financial, and grant systems.
10. Oversees budgeting, budget implementation, tracking, and reconciliation to monitor progress and present status reports and narratives including financial metrics both internally and externally.
11. Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, and audit requirements. Maintains internal control safeguards and coordinates all audit activities.
12. Understands and monitors adherence to accounting rules and regulations including rules for grants.
13. Manages cash flow and forecasting to ensure financial stability and sustainability.
14. Assists with annual audit process and resolves queries of statutory auditors.
15. Mentors and develops the fiscal and compliance team, managing work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a dynamic team environment.
16. Collaborates with the Management Team and program staff to ensure alignment between financial, operational, and programmatic objectives.
17. Performs all other duties as assigned and/or requested by Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Supervisors, or as required by grant(s).
18. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

B. QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required and MBA preferred.
2. At least 10 years’ experience managing finance preferred (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting) and compliance functions within a diverse division-based entity.
3. Hands-on and fully engaged, and able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
4. Excellent and clear written and oral communicator;
5. Strong analytical skills.
6. Integrity.
7. Deep understanding of and experience with financial statements.
8. Thorough understanding of cost accounting, indirect allocation methods, and best practices to ensure proper contract costing.
9. Ability to communicate complex and nuanced financial information to non-financial professionals.
10. Commitment to the organization’s mission and social justice.
11. Exceptional organization skills.
12. Due to funder requirements, all candidates must pass a background check before employment begins.

Salary and Benefits

This full-time position is competitive and commensurate with experience ranging from $110,000-$125,000.  LASBC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), 5% retirement match, 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.

Position may qualify for student loan forgiveness or re-payment assistance.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to:  Angela Palmer at apalmer@legalaid.org.  Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The position remains open until filled.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact Angela Palmer at apalmer@legalaid.org.

About Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC)

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

LASBC seeks to hire an Immigration Staff Attorney in its Plantation office. Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team, the attorney will represent unaccompanied minors; non-citizen minors who were abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents; immigrant children not living with their parents; asylum; and special immigrant juvenile status before the Immigration Court and the Department of Homeland Security and will be cross-trained in other areas of immigration.

Job Duties:

• Provide individual immigration consultations.
• Represent clients before various agencies, including immigration court, ICE, USCIS, and state and federal courts, in applications and advocacy for relief from removal.
• Engage with allied community organizations, including presenting community education programs;

Qualifications

• Active membership in a State Bar (Does not have to be Florida);
• The attorney will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school,
• Experienced preferred but no experience is necessary willing to train
• Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required;
• The attorney will have demonstrated the capacity to exhibit appropriate sensitivity to and empathy for children who have survived traumatic experiences and will be passionate about serving immigrants and vulnerable populations;
• 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 communication skills;
• An ability to balance and manage a variety of responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to speak Spanish or another language in addition to English a plus

Legal Aid Service of Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary and Benefits

This is an exempt position full-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience starting at $71,500. The salary for the successful applicant may be 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.

Position may qualify for student loan forgiveness or re-payment assistance.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume with references to Macarena Santos at msantos@legalaid.org