EDUCATION LEGAL RIGHTS ATTORNEY

Full-time

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Position: Education Legal Rights Attorney at Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 (salary may be higher based on experience)
Experience: Litigation experience and background in children's law, education, psychology, or related services preferred

About the Organization:

- Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) is a non-profit pro bono law firm in Southern Florida
- Mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County
- More than 125 employees, including 50+ attorneys, providing free services and resources for civil legal issues
- Focus on expanding access to justice, identifying community needs, and challenging systems and laws that adversely affect the underserved and marginalized

Responsibilities:

- Advocate for children with disabilities, helping them access educational services and public benefits
- Serve both community families and children in foster care system
- Work collaboratively with other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners

Qualifications:

- Active membership in the Florida State Bar
- Experience working with low-income communities preferred
- Sensitivity to the needs of the populations served
- Ability to manage a large caseload and work in a high-stress environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
- Willingness to work beyond standard work hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for employee
- Retirement benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave allotments for work-life balance

Application Process:

- Send cover letter, resume, and references to Walter Honaman at
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled
- Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply

Join our team at Legal Aid Service of Broward County and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Help us expand access to justice and advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged in our community. Apply now!

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Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Retirement, 13 Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave

Multilingual (a plus)

Litigation, Advocacy, Case Management, Communication, Time Management, Multilingual (a plus)

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Send cover letter and resume with references to Walter Honaman at

Qualification and Experience Active membership in Florida State Bar

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