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Staff Attorney, Student Legal Services

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$72,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
26 days ago
The Student Engagement team within the Division of Student Life at the University of Florida consists of the Offices of Campus Engagement, Community & Belonging, Sorority & Fraternity Life, Student Legal Services, and Administrative Services. The Office of Student Legal Services provides UF students assistance in understanding and solving their legal issues. Student Legal Services is a professional legal office staffed by four licensed attorneys and funded by UF Student Government through the Activity & Service fee. The Staff Attorney position within Student Legal Services provides legal advice, consultation, and representation according to program guidelines. This position manages a high volume of consumer, landlord-tenant, traffic, and other civil and criminal cases. Extensive civil litigation experience preferred. Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Classification Title:

Staff Attorney, Student Legal Services

Classification Minimum Requirements:

J.D. or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited law school. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

Job Description:

Employee advises and conducts interviews with UF students on a variety of legal matters that include, but are not limited to, criminal and traffic charges, property damage, insurance matters, power of attorneys, living wills, and other general civil matters. Successful incumbent will have practiced in a high-volume caseload environment and be able to successfully advise students on a wide variety of consumer related issues. The attorney communicates with clients, opposing parties, attorneys and others to negotiate resolutions to the legal matters being handled.

Employee represents UF students involved in landlord-tenant, dissolution of marriage, adoption, name change, and sealing/expunction of criminal records matters, including litigation before local courts in accordance with program guidelines.

Employee provides input to the Director as needed for policy-making and interpretation related to employee's primary areas of responsibility and for the program in general.

Employee develops and presents legal educational opportunities and outreach programs, including presentations to large groups of UF students.

Provides notary services and performs limited clerical duties.

Contributes to the Division and University through active participation on committees and division-wide initiatives; and other duties as assigned.

Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM with occasional after-hours events such as presentations.

Expected Salary:

$70,000 to $72,000 Annual Salary

Required Qualifications:

J.D. or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited law school. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

Preferred:

• Experience in a not-for-profit legal environment.
• Proficient in MS Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate successfully with opposing parties
• Ability to work cooperatively in a small office environment.
• Ability to refer students to additional support programs as necessary.
• Demonstrable patience and consideration in helping students from diverse backgrounds deal with legal issues

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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