Jobs at Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Leads and supports high-profile civil legal aid and impact litigation, including client intake, case development, legal strategy, court representation, and co-counseling. Mentors attorneys and legal staff, contributes to advocacy plans, organizational policy, strategic planning, grant reporting, and litigation budgeting. Builds relationships with community and advocacy stakeholders and represents the organization in public forums and media. Requires Florida bar admission, at least seven years of litigation experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Provides supervised paralegal and civil legal aid services for older adults, including client intake, eligibility assessment, investigations, legal research, case preparation, administrative hearing support, public records searches, filings, referrals, and case management. The role also includes notary services, community outreach, presentations, record analysis, and administrative support. Frequent travel throughout a 12-county Florida service area, including occasional nights and weekends, is required.

Provide legal services to low-income entrepreneurs and nonprofits: client intake and representation, draft governance and contracts, conduct legal research, deliver workshops, build community partnerships, support unit administration, budgeting, reporting, and outreach.

Provides civil legal advice, brief services, referrals, and support to low-income and vulnerable clients through a legal helpline. Conducts eligibility screening, consultations, legal research, issue analysis, and prepares pleadings and letters for pro se litigants. Maintains case records, uses legal and client-service technology, collaborates with community partners, and participates in continuing education and organizational activities.