Staff Attorney (Housing Law Project) Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Staff Attorney (Housing Law Project) Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $64,000 – $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Google Suite Writing skills Public speaking Mid-level Microsoft Office Organizational skills Bar Estate planning Wills, trusts, & estate law Full Job Description Three Rivers Legal Services (TRLS) has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney to join our Housing Law Project. The attorney may work out of the Gainesville, Jacksonville, or Lake City office. This is a litigation position representing clients primarily in landlord tenant matters and foreclosure. A desire to represent the needs of low-income clients and underserved populations is essential. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Provide civil legal services to clients and client groups including, advice, brief services, negotiation, administrative representation, and court litigation. Draft pleadings, letters, and community outreach materials. Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda. Review and supervise work product of assigned support staff member. In coordination with the Project Manager, communicate and foster relationships with the courts, local and state bar associations, community agencies, and local client groups. Represent TRLS at meetings, community events, and other outreach.

Qualifications:

Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar or law school graduate pending admission to the Florida Bar. Attorney with five or mor years’ experience in probate and estate planning preferred. Excellent oral, written, and legal research skills. Excellent organizational skills. Comfort with public speaking. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite. Demonstrate interest in public interest law and commitment to justice for low-income and underserved populations. Access to automobile during working hours, willingness to travel to rural communities, insured and licensed to drive.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary depends on experience. Starting salary for law school graduates who have recently passed the bar is $64,000.

Benefits package includes:

Paid time off including 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 office holidays, and 3 personal holidays. Health insurance, FSA Health and Dependent Care, short term disability, and employee assistance plan. Employer paid $50,000 life insurance policy with an option for employees to purchase additional coverage. 403(b) retirement plan. Employer will contribute an amount equal to 5% of the employee’s annual salary after 2 years of service. Voluntary options of vision, dental, and long-term disability. Paid membership in the Florida Bar and local bar association. Paid continuing legal education. Minimum 35-hour work week. Office closes to the public at noon on Fridays. Flexible work schedule with remote options available after completion of 6-month introductory period. Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references. EOE and ADA compliant. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2025 or until position is filled. TRLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to our staff’s cultural vitality, perspective , and practice. Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$64,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Gainesville, FL 32601 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Gainesville, FL 32601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person