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Gulfcoast Legal Services, a nonprofit civil legal aid provider, is seeking one full-time staff attorney to join our Family Law team at our Bradenton office. Occasional travel may be necessary. Hybrid remote work opportunities may be available after 90-days.
The staff attorney involves a high degree of professionalism, compassion, independence, and personal initiative. The successful candidate will provide a full range of high-quality legal services to individual clients and to client groups, which may include representation in circuit court and administrative proceedings. Applicants should be comfortable working with survivors of abuse and trauma. The staff attorney position reports to an experienced Managing Attorney.
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Gulfcoast Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Salary starting at $63,525.00/yr depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, 2% retirement match, generous paid time off, the opportunity to work from home up to 3 days a week, a 37.5 hour work week and professional development CLE payment assistance. Attorneys may also qualify for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program through the Florida Bar Foundation of up to $5,000 yearly, as well as Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. Candidate must complete an application and pass a background screening before employment can begin.
GLS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, GLS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $63,525.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradenton, FL 34208
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