Staff Attorney - Disaster Legal Services

Job description

Description Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farm workers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org. This position is responsible for providing civil legal services as a member of the Disaster Legal Services team in the areas of Probate, Real Estate, Consumer, and Bankruptcy as well as other areas unique to disaster recovery, offering representation and advocacy to individuals, families, and vulnerable communities in need of support. Essential Functions: - Interviews, certifies eligibility, and identifies the legal problems of FRLS’s clients within a specific area of law a...