Part-Time Staff Attorney (Legal Aid Line)-Remote Position

Position Description

This is a professional position involving the delivery of high quality legal advice, counseling and brief services as a licensed attorney. It requires excellent client interviewing skills, a substantial knowledge of a broad range of poverty law issues and the ability to give immediate assistance to clients whose problems do not require litigation or other complex advocacy services. Represents low-income and/or other vulnerable client populations who have limited access to legal services.

This position is part-time (22-29 hours per week), fully remote, must be a Florida resident, and be willing to come to our main office in Tampa, FL (Ybor City) for orientation.

Processes legal services requests and evaluates the complexity of each client's legal problem, assesses income eligibility, confirms applicant eligibility determinations, and makes appropriate legal and social services referrals for applicants and clients not eligible for Bay Area’s services. Recommend exceptions to financial guidelines to the supervisor if appropriate

Provides legal services as needed including advice, research, and brief services to clients who do not need extended representation, including preparing appropriate confirming letters as necessary and providing self-help materials

Reviews documents submitted by applicants including durable and other powers of attorney and letters of guardianship

Determines whether extended legal services may be needed for CTI clients and when appropriate, schedules appointments with other Bay Area teams or recommends referrals to outside legal referral partners according to the guidelines established by the CTI Manager

Maintains complete and accurate client records using Bay Area’s legal case management system

Assists in developing and updating appropriate legal advice and brief services letters, legal instructional materials and other written materials as requested by the CTI Manager.