Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Plantation, FL

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Plantation, FL

Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Plantation, FL

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Job Title: Staff Attorney – Homeless Prevention Program

Job Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney in the Homeless Prevention Program at the organization is tasked with advocating on behalf of individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Key responsibilities include:

- Participating in the intake process for each family to gather all relevant information.
- Evaluating the situational causes of first-time eviction and assessing family finances to ensure sustainability of rental obligations.
- Ensuring that assistance provided is one-time and effective in preventing homelessness.
- Negotiating with landlords and preparing formal settlement stipulations for court filing if necessary.
- Making recommendations for rental assistance based on thorough evaluations.
- Handling a large caseload and performing any additional tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess:

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- Experience serving low-income individuals.
- A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged populations.
- A willingness to advocate aggressively for the client population.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
- Capacity to handle a highly stressful environment professionally.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus.

The position encourages applications from persons of color, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from traditionally underrepresented communities. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information:
The starting salary for this full-time, exempt position is $71,500, with potential for a higher salary based on experience. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for employees.
- Retirement benefits.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Generous annual leave starting at 15 days of vacation per year.
- 12 days of sick leave per year.
- A good work-life balance.