Housing Rights Attorney

About the role

Housing Rights Attorney (Full-time) — Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.; handle all landlord–tenant matters for low-income residents of Broward County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all phases of case work
• Attend court proceedings
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Perform discovery
• Conduct investigations
• Negotiate
• Conduct legal research
• Handle appeals
• Identify and address impact issues affecting segments of the client community
• Complete program and unit forms and directives
• Prepare case reports, funding reports and grant applications
• Train and supervise paralegals and legal interns
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervising Attorney, Director of Advocacy, or Executive Director

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar

Skills

• Ability to prepare civil law cases
• Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents
• Ability to research legal problems and prepare legal opinions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients
• Ability to serve the general public, co-workers, and members of diverse backgrounds