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Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) is a great place to work! You could help us fulfill our mission to provide high quality free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. For more information on the specific career opportunities available, please see the listed positions below.
Legal Aid Service of Broward County has an opening for a full time Case Manager needed for busy Children’s Legal Advocacy unit. Case Managers will be responsible for assisting attorneys representing children and youth in the child welfare system. The Case Manager will be responsible for gathering case information and helping identify individual child/youth needs and communicating that information with the attorney. The Case Manager will meet with child and youth clients and their caregivers. The Case Manager will be responsible for participating in interagency staffings and assisting the team in making recommendations for and advocating for appropriate and timely child welfare case plans, goals, and services towards achieving permanency, as directed by the attorney. The Case Manager will also work with caregivers and provide linkages to appropriate community resources. The applicant must have an Associate Degree with at least 2 years of experience in child welfare, social work, or related field; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Applicants must have strong organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.
The ideal applicant will have a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our child/youth clients and a commitment to improving the lives of children and families in the child welfare system. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the child welfare system of care in Broward County. The ideal candidate will understand trauma and have the aptitude to work holistically with children and youth in the child welfare system. Travel within Broward County is required. Applicants must also be able to draft letters/emails, assist in grant reporting, and be able to work in Word, Excel, Zoom/Teams, and web-based data applications. Background check and Level II clearance is required and will be provided. The ideal applicant will also be Haitian Creole, Spanish, or Portuguese conversant.
The current entry-level minimum salary for applicants with 5-years of experience is $44,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance.
Submissions: Please submit cover letter and resume to Walter Honaman at whonaman@legalaid.org with copy to sschecodnic@legalaid.org.
(02-23-2023)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida seek a full time grant administrator to strategically sustain and maximize grant and foundational support opportunities.
MAJOR FUNCTION AND PURPOSE: The Grant Administrator will examine, manage and execute all aspects of grant and foundational support efforts and activities. The Grant Administrator will supervise Grant Specialists within the organization and report to the Director of Development. Key responsibilities the Grant Administrator will manage or perform directly include working to:
This position will encompass work on behalf of the two Legal Aid programs in Broward County that share the office campus in Plantation. The position will be located in Plantation, with occasional outlying and in-area travel as needed.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. Position is exempt. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Submissions: Submit a cover letter along with CV/Resume to the attention of Jeff Ahren at jahren@legalaid.org.
(01-20-2023)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, a not for profit law firm, is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Paralegal/Intake Specialist in the Housing Rights Unit. The Paralegal will work at our building in the City of Plantation, and will provide support to the attorneys in their legal advocacy to help clients stay in their homes.
To apply you should be passionate about helping people, the law, and advocacy, as this position serves people in need. The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast pace environment that demands the ability to handle conflict, teamwork, empathy, listening, and a positive attitude.
A bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish, Creole, etc.) is also preferable, but not required. The current entry-level salary for this position is $40,000 per year. The salary may increase based on the applicant’s years of experience with housing issues or civil litigation. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Submissions: Email resume to ecordova@legalaid.org
(03-06-2023)
The Immigration Department of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. in Plantation, Florida seeks a paralegal to assist the legal team with immigration cases for victims of crime. Experience preparing VAWA petitions and U visa applications is preferred, but we are willing to accept applicants interested in learning immigration law. Duties include, client interviews, case file preparation, case management, drafting of letters and forms for attorney review, scheduling appointments, phone intakes, and translations. Must be willing to do timekeeping in Legal Server for the VOCA grant.
Bilingual/multilingual candidates fluent in Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, or Portuguese are preferred. Position is great for someone who likes to work as a team, knows how to manage their time and prioritize cases. Experience working with caseloads in a legal environment is helpful. Position available immediately.
The current entry-level salary is $40,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance.
Submissions: Email resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to Eloise Ayala at eayala@legalaid.org
(02-20-2023)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS), a not for profit law firm, is seeking a highly motivated Attorney to serve as the Pro Bono Regional Director/Development Officer. Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. This position will manage Broward Lawyers Care (BLC), LAS’s pro bono program. The Attorney will also be a member of the development department reporting to the Regional Director of Development. Services will also be provided to LAS’s sister agency, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualification Requirements:
The qualified applicant will have a background directly relating to non-profit development, corporate relations, and marketing. Strong computer skills are required including Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and other business software. Basic graphic design/website design skills preferred. Excellent communication and writing skills are required with knowledge of writing press releases, newsletters, and annual reports. Must be able to maintain a good public image and be comfortable with public communication. Excellent organizational skills are required; must have the ability to coordinate the work of many individuals to achieve final objectives. Bilingual applicants preferred.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: http://legalaid.org/broward. Please submit resumes to Janina Evans at jevans@legalaid.org.
Legal Aid Service of Broward County has openings for full time children’s attorneys to provide direct attorney representation of children and youth in the child welfare system. Attorneys will be responsible for carrying a full case load which includes: frequent court advocacy at all types of dependency proceedings from status hearings to trials; attending and participating in mediations, negotiations, treatment team meetings and staffings; legal research and drafting pleadings; and meeting with and counseling child and youth clients to determine the course of legal advocacy. Attorneys may also advocate for child victims of crime, including human trafficking, and engage in systemic advocacy to improve child welfare. Attorneys may also assist clients navigating the juvenile delinquency system.
Applicants must be member of the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have a background in child dependency law, children’s law, or related areas such as child welfare services, and a commitment to improving the lives of children and families in the child welfare system. The ideal candidate should be eager to engage in system of care improvement. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for working directly with children who have experienced trauma and have strong team collaboration abilities.
Position requires excellent oral and written advocacy skills, a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our child client population, and travel within Broward County. Bilingual applicants preferred.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance.
Submissions: Please submit cover letter and resume to Walter Honaman at whonaman@legalaid.org with copy to sschecodnic@legalaid.org.
(02-23-2023)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County has an opening for a full time Education Legal Rights attorney. In this position you will advocate for children suspected of having disabilities or who are already identified as having a disability. You will assist them in accessing appropriate educational services and public benefits. You will serve both community families and children in the foster care system. Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, a background in children’s law, education, psychology, the medical field, and/or related services.
Position requires excellent oral and written advocacy skills, a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our indigent client population, and travel within Broward County. Bilingual applicants preferred but not required.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: http://legalaid.org/broward.
Submissions: Please submit your resume to Marissa at mdass@legalaid.org
(01-20-2023)
The Medical Legal Partnership Staff Attorney will assist clients who are patients at a primary care center with civil legal issues that are affecting the client’s health. The full-time attorney will be on site at the center three days per week and will be available, telephonically, two days per week for quick interventions, advice or counsel, and for intakes that are of an urgent nature, as well as legal consultations with health providers and staff. While on-site, the attorney will review completed questionnaires, provider referrals, meet with health providers and clients who are identified as having health-harming legal needs, provide advice and counsel and/or retain the matter for continued assistance or representation.
Selection Criteria:
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience.
Submission: Please submit resumes to Janina Evans @ jevans@legalaid.org
(01-20-2023)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County is seeking two Victims Rights Enforcement Staff Attorneys. The attorneys will assist victims of crime in advocating for their civil rights in criminal cases, at both the trial and appellate levels. The attorney will be responsible for all phases of case work, representing clients in court, interviewing clients and witnesses, discovery, investigations, negotiations and legal research and will also be responsible for educating the community and victims as to the civil legal rights of victims in criminal court proceedings. The Attorney will comply with all program requirements, including efficient case management, completion of timely reports, professional development, and CLE credited and other mandated trainings.
A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and Florida bar membership are required. 1-3 years experience in criminal law with a working knowledge of criminal procedure and the civil rights of victims in criminal proceedings, is preferred. Excellent benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: http://legalaid.org/broward.
Submissions: Email resume to Debra Koprowski at dkoprowski@legalaid.org.
(01-20-2023)
The VETERAN’S Unit of Legal Aid Service of Broward County in Plantation, Florida seeks a staff attorney to provide civil and administrative legal serves to Veterans and their families. The attorney will handle a variety of civil cases, including Veterans Benefits, Family Law issues, and Housing issues, as well as others.
The MISSION UNITED Veterans Pro Bono Project at Legal Aid Service of Broward County, has an opening for a full time Family Law attorney available for applicants admitted to the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have experience researching, drafting pleadings, negotiating, and litigating in Family Law. Experience with veterans’ issues is preferred, but not mandatory.
Both positions require good oral and written advocacy skills and willingness to be an aggressive advocate in court for the indigent and veteran client population. Job duties include, but are not limited to, conducting legal assessments, performing intakes, representing clients, and case management. Other job duties include mentoring pro bono attorneys and providing advice and counsel on family law and veteran matters. This position also offers the opportunity to educate both private and public entities on unique military/veteran issues and laws. Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required. Both candidates should have a JD from an accredited institution, be a member of the Florida Bar, have 0-3 years of relevant experience in civil law and have a commitment to providing legal services to low-income veterans.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. Legal Aid Service of Broward County, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: http://legalaid.org/broward.
Submissions: Please submit your resume to Rashad at rtaylor@legalaid.org
(02-01-2023)
The Immigration Unit of Legal Aid Service of Broward County in Plantation, Florida seeks a staff attorney to provide immigration legal services to survivors of crimes. The attorney will handle a variety of immigration cases, concentrating on humanitarian-based immigration benefits like VAWA, U Visa, and asylum. Caseload will include both affirmative applications and removal defense.
Candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited institution, preferably have 1-3 years of relevant experience in immigration law or similar, and have a commitment to providing legal services to the poor. English/Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred. Candidate should be comfortable in timekeeping to report billable hours under the VOCA grant. The ideal candidate is to be a member of the Florida Bar. Position open immediately.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance.
Submissions: Email resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to Eloise Ayala at eayala@legalaid.org
(02-20-20223)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, in Plantation, Florida, seeks an experienced immigration attorney to serve as Supervisor of the Immigration Unit. Candidate must have at least 5-7 years experience in immigration law including, but not limited to, VAWA, U-VISA, Removal Defense including for those detained, asylum, immigration services to unaccompanied minors including asylum and special immigrant juvenile status; a commitment to providing legal services to the poor, and must be a member of the Florida Bar. The Supervisor of the Immigration Unit is responsible for training and guiding other attorneys and supporting staff and requires someone willing to be a mentor to others and handle a caseload of their own as well. Position open immediately.
The current entry-level salary is $73,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance. For more information about our program, visit: http://www.browardlegalaid.org/
Submissions: Email resume and references to: eayala@legalaid.org.
(03-28-2023)
Legal Aid Service of Broward County in Plantation, Florida seeks an attorney to provide civil legal assistance to victims of crime in the areas of consumer; housing; and injunctions for protection for non-intimate partners, commonly referred to as “restraining orders”, under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant. The ideal attorney must be hardworking, comfortable litigating in court, have excellent interpersonal and client service skills, and have effective communication and organizational skills.
Candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited institution, have 1-3 years of relevant experience in consumer law, housing laws, and injunctions/restraining orders, including domestic violence, stalking, sexual violence, and repeat violence injunction petitions. The applicant must have a commitment to providing legal services to the poor. English/Spanish/Creole-speaking candidates are strongly preferred. Florida Bar membership required. Position open immediately.
The current entry-level salary is $60,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation, federal holidays, and sick leave. Good work-life balance.
Submissions: Email resume and salary requirements to twalters@legalaid.org with a copy dkoprowski@legalaid.org
