Legal Helpline Staff Attorney

Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. (TRLS) has an immediate opening for two full-time Legal Helpline Attorney. These are remote positions. The Legal Helpline Attorneys will provide advice and brief services to eligible clients in the areas of housing, family, consumer, public benefits, probate and estate planning, etc. Contact with clients will primarily be over the telephone. A desire to represent the needs of low-income clients and underserved populations is essential. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advice to clients over the telephone regarding civil legal matters.
• Provide brief services to clients, such as drafting pro se documents, calling third parties, engaging in brief negotiations.
• Draft advice letters and provide clients with information about other resources.
• Maintain detailed notes in electronic case management system.
• Ensure cases comply with rules and regulations of various funders.
• Conduct legal research.
• In coordination with the Managing Attorney, communicate and foster relationships with the courts, local and state bar associations, community agencies, and local client groups.
• Represent TRLS at meetings, community events, and other outreach.

Qualifications:

• Attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar or law school graduate pending admission to the Florida Bar.
• Excellent oral, written, and legal research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Demonstrate interest in public interest law and commitment to justice for low-income and underserved populations.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), a plus.

Salary and Benefits. Salary depends on experience. Starting salary for law school graduates who have recently passed the bar is $64,000. Benefits package include:

• Paid time off including 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 office holidays, and 3 personal holidays.
• Health insurance, FSA Health and Dependent Care, short term disability, and employee assistance plan.
• Employer paid $50,000 life insurance policy with an option for employees to purchase additional coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after 2 years of service.
• Voluntary options of vision, dental, and long-term disability.
• Continuing legal education and paid membership in the Florida Bar and a local bar association.
• Minimum 35-hour work week. Office closes to the public at noon on Fridays.

Please provide resume and cover letter. EOE and ADA compliant. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2025, or until the position is filled.

TRLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to their enhanced ability to serve the low-income residents of North Florida.

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote