Litigation and Training Director
$118k/y-null
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS)16 days ago
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Summary
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is seeking a Litigation and Training Director to join their team in Port St Lucie, FL. The role involves supporting the Advocacy Director in shaping and implementing the organization’s legal advocacy strategy, focusing on litigation, training, and compliance.
About the Role
As the Litigation and Training Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing litigation strategies, mentoring attorneys and paralegals, leading significant cases, conducting legal research, organizing training sessions, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and engaging with the community. You will also assist in grant and fund development support and represent the organization in public forums.
About You
Required:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including significant experience in legal aid, public interest law, or civil rights litigation.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proven record in successful litigation and legal advocacy.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Preferred:
- Previous leadership or management experience.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Creole.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
Benefits
- Salary starting at $118k, increasing based on experience.
- 403(b) with employer-paid contribution.
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents.
- Paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays).
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS)
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) was founded in 1966 as a private, non-profit corporation. FRLS provides free civil legal assistance to indigents and low-income elderly people in thirteen counties in South Central Florida. FRLS also provides legal assistance to migrant workers throughout the state of Florida. Currently, FRLS has five regional offices with a staff of over 100, including 50 plus attorneys, specializing in Elder Law, Employment, Economic Stability, Housing and Farm-Worker Law. We also provide high quality services in such areas as Public Benefits, Civil Rights and Family Law. Each year FRLS closes approximately 10,000 cases.
Port St Lucie, FL