Job Description

Position Description
CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATOR
Public interest law firm located in Gainesville, Florida, seeks civil rights litigator. Southern Legal Counsel litigates cases across Florida primarily in constitutional law, special education, disability law, LGBTQ rights, homeless advocacy, and governmental accountability. Future cases open to other areas of interest.
About Southern Legal Counsel (SLC)
Since 1977, SLC has stood up to state and local governments and others who have violated the constitutional, civil and human rights of Floridians. SLC’s charge is to ensure justice to those who have been wronged, access to those who have been denied, and opportunity for all types of populations. From its inception, SLC has fought to close abusive institutions, stop discriminatory and unconstitutional practices, and compel changes in laws and policies to strengthen the rights of children, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, people experiencing homelessness, and other individuals who would not otherwise have access to the justice system. For more information, visit
Job position
Legal Work
Representation of indigent clients in education, health, public benefits, and housing cases
Litigation in federal and state courts and administrative hearings (including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals) in individual and impact cases as lead or co-counsel
Policy advocacy to effect change in local and state government
Training, community education and outreach presentations
Collaboration with pro bono, public interest and legal aid attorneys
Other Activities Shared Office-wide
Professional development
Professional networking, Bar-related activitie
Assist with grant writing and fundraising activities
Develop and maintain relationships with pro bono attorneys
Supervise law student and undergraduate volunteers
Review intake
Provide material for website and social media
Benefits
Starting salary for entry level attorney is $63,500 and increases based on years of experience.
Generous leave policy
Health, life & long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid
Spouse or Dependent health insurance partial employer-paid
403(b) retirement available
Section 125 cafeteria plan available
Hybrid work environment: in person and remote flexibility

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job,

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