What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney-Plant City position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Representation in court including emergency advocacy.
Advice and assistance in connection with crime victim compensation.
Interview applicants and determine if eligibility requirements for established legal services are satisfied. Documents all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements.
Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns. Counsel, advise and refer clients to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services needed.
Explain legal options and bring possible outcomes or risks to their attention.
Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents, such briefs and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision-making, gather and analyze evidence, identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties. Prepare necessary correspondence relating to services rendered. Create and maintain relationships with organizations that are commonly adverse parties where possible to facilitate case resolution. Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions.
Develop arguments and represent clients participating in hearings before various courts and administrative bodies. Present and summarize cases to judges.
Travel to client meetings or hearings as necessary.
Supervise junior attorney, legal assistants and activities of other legal personnel (legal interns, paralegals etc.) as requested by Team Leader.
Assist other poverty program components as needed and offer advice in public relations, participate in appropriate community activities. This includes participation in BALS in-house committees and outside community/Florida Bar events when asked or needed.
Stay informed about current legislation, especially assigned legal specialties. Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and/or other trainings to maintain knowledge in areas of expertise or gain new knowledge.
Perform other duties as designated by the Team Leader.
Representation in court including emergency advocacy.
Advice and assistance in connection with crime victim compensation.
Interview applicants and determine if eligibility requirements for established legal services are satisfied. Documents all client case information and related time spent in case management system accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) or other grantor requirements.
Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns. Counsel, advise and refer clients to appropriate public agencies or other community resources for additional services needed.
Explain legal options and bring possible outcomes or risks to their attention.
Develop and implement strategies to resolve cases favorably. Prepare legal documents, such briefs and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision-making, gather and analyze evidence, identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. Negotiate settlement of cases with opposing attorneys or parties. Prepare necessary correspondence relating to services rendered. Create and maintain relationships with organizations that are commonly adverse parties where possible to facilitate case resolution. Attend team meetings and collaborate with other attorneys on case questions.
Develop arguments and represent clients participating in hearings before various courts and administrative bodies. Present and summarize cases to judges.
Travel to client meetings or hearings as necessary.
Supervise junior attorney, legal assistants and activities of other legal personnel (legal interns, paralegals etc.) as requested by Team Leader.
Assist other poverty program components as needed and offer advice in public relations, participate in appropriate community activities. This includes participation in BALS in-house committees and outside community/Florida Bar events when asked or needed.
Stay informed about current legislation, especially assigned legal specialties. Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and/or other trainings to maintain knowledge in areas of expertise or gain new knowledge.
Perform other duties as designated by the Team Leader.