Family Law Staff Attorney within a Non-Profit FirmFort Myers
Company: Diversified Sourcing Solutions
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description A non-profit law
firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals,
families, and vulnerable communities. Dedicated to justice,
offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer
protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education
law, tax advocacy, and more—at no cost to our clients. Partners
with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide
quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the
rights of those in need. The purpose of this position is to provide
civil legal assistance to eligible low income and elderly persons
approved by program policies and priorities in areas such as
housing, domestic violence related family and other family law
matters, public benefits, consumer law, elder law, education,
immigration, and civil rights. Essential Functions: Interviews,
certifies eligibility and identifies the legal problems of clients
within a specific area of law and provides clients with appropriate
legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual
representation. Participates in outreach. Represents clients in
court and before administrative agencies as accepted. Provides
documentation, statistical information and other records as
required by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director or Executive
Director. Participates in case acceptance meetings. Participates in
training to keep up CLE’s and required and legally relevant
training as may be provided by the program and as mandated by
Florida Bar rules. Adheres to office hours, exhibits a strong work
ethic and excellent time management skills, communicates and treats
clients and staff with courtesy and respect, provides constructive
feedback to other advocates (including paralegals) on cases
discussed. Serves as a role model to support staff by promoting the
values of hard work, high quality advocacy and treating others with
courtesy and respect. Attempts to ensure accessibility of the local
office(s) when necessary, by serving clients, including rural
clients, non-English speaking clients and client with disabilities.
Promotes good relations with public, including client groups,
service providers, press, and private bar, attending/speaking at
local meetings as appropriate and approved by the Managing
Attorney, Deputy Director and/or Executive Director. Develops and
maintains familiarity with policies, as well as requirements of
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, CSC and other funders, and adheres to
those policies and requirements. Maintains accurate follow-up
system to review cases when needed. Performs other duties as
assigned. Requirements Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law
school. Barred in Florida. Knowledge of State and Federal court
procedures preferred. Some knowledge of the legal system,
commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients.
Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and
colleagues. Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills. Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently. Must be
able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint). Knowledge of CMS a plus. Must be able to effectively
work in high-pressure situations which involve deadlines. Bilingual
English and Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred but not required.
Will need to submit a writing sample and two references: one from a
current or previous supervisor and one from a current or previous
coworker. The references should specify whether they are a
supervisor or coworker and include the individual's first and last
name, phone number, and company upon request after initial phone
interview Working Conditions: Position operates in a professional
office environment. Physical Requirements: Must be willing to
travel. Salary and Benefits: Generous benefits package that
includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance
(medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents;
malpractice insurance; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal
days, and 13 holidays); law school loan repayment assistance.
Attorneys operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring advocates
to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
Hybrid schedule consists of 37.5 hours per week from 8:30 AM to
5:00 PM, with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and
remote work on Tuesday and Thursday Compensation $68K-$106K DOE
(2-10 years of experience starting pay scale- $68K-$80k) (11-21
years of experience starting pay scale - $80K-$106k) Plus a Full
suite of benefits including dental, vision, health, etc. 25 days of
PTO (4-week Sabbatical after 4 years.) 13 Holidays per year.
Student Loan assistance Company Description Connecting Companies
with Good Employees, and Employees with Good Companies Company
Description Connecting Companies with Good Employees, and Employees
with Good Companies
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