Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance and advocacy for low-income individuals and families. We work to ensure access to justice and fair treatment in the areas of housing, consumer rights, family law, and other essential legal services. JALA services Nassau clients at our satellite location at Nassau County Council on Aging, 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. JALA seeks a compassionate and dedicated Florida licensed attorney to provide legal representation and advocacy primarily to clients facing elder-related and family law issues, although the position will also be responsible for general intake for our Nassau County clients and coordination with JALA’s litigation units. This position requires a strong commitment to social justice and the ability to work with vulnerable populations. This is a full-time role based at Nassau County Council on Aging. What you get when you come to JALA JALA is the premier litigation legal aid firm in the Southeastern United States. We are mission-driven, and our team makes a difference in our community. As a JALA employee, you can expect immediate hands-on experience interviewing and counseling clients as well as litigating cases in Federal and State court. Staff are expected to take on challenging cases for our at-risk clients while being mentored and supported in taking on such cases. While there is a premium placed on initiative and self-motivation, you can expect to be supervised by lawyers who are recognized as subject matter experts in their field (JALA is the only law firm in Florida with three Florida Bar Consumer Protection Lawyers of the Year on staff, for example.) Our lawyers and paralegals regularly serve on local and statewide committees, and our lawyers have gone on to become hearing officers, magistrates, judges, and administrative law judges. In addition to the opportunity to litigate early, our lawyers and staff are trusted as professionals - we have adopted a hybrid work environment (although not all positions are able to work remotely.) Regardless of what others may prefer, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a way to ensure we are the most prepared to offer the best and highest level of representation for clients, as this is what they deserve from us. Salary/Benefits Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package include but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, hybrid remote work, generous leave policy (e.g., 13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in the first year, one-month sabbatical every four years), and membership in Access Perks, a private discount network. Responsibilities: • Adopt and uphold JALA’s mission, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines. • Consistently demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. • Conduct applicant intake interviews and assist in evaluating their eligibility for representation. • Manage a caseload aligned with your expertise to ensure comprehensive and effective legal representation and advocacy in elder affairs and family law matters. • Continuously expand expertise in a specialized area of law, while enhancing competence in related legal fields, particularly those relevant to elder affairs and family law advocacy. • Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and grant obligations. • Engage in and advocate for community education and outreach efforts; foster strong public relations with the client community, state and local bar, and other community organizations. • Make certain that all relevant client files, data, and reports are accurate and fully complete. • Carry out additional tasks and projects as required to further JALA’s mission. Qualifications: • An active member of The Florida Bar. • Experience in civil trial practice gained through law school clinical settings or law firm work. • Knowledgeable in elder law, family law, or a related legal field. • Excellent organizational skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities. • Capable of effectively engaging with a diverse range of individuals and community stakeholders. • Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative in project development and completion. • Proficient in computer skills, including Google and Microsoft applications. Compensation: $61,500 minimum DOE

• Adopt and uphold JALA’s mission, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines. • Consistently demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. • Conduct applicant intake interviews and assist in evaluating their eligibility for representation. • Manage a caseload aligned with your expertise to ensure comprehensive and effective legal representation and advocacy in elder affairs and family law matters. • Continuously expand expertise in a specialized area of law, while enhancing competence in related legal fields, particularly those relevant to elder affairs and family law advocacy. • Adhere to all relevant regulations, policies, and grant obligations. • Engage in and advocate for community education and outreach efforts; foster strong public relations with the client community, state and local bar, and other community organizations. • Make certain that all relevant client files, data, and reports are accurate and fully complete. • Carry out additional tasks and projects as required to further JALA’s mission.