Staff Attorney

Three Rivers Legal Services (TRLS) has an immediate opening for a staff attorney in its Fernandina Beach Office. The Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to practice in various areas including, but not limited to, housing, family, and consumer. This is a litigation position, serving clients primarily in Nassau County and Duval County as needed. 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 Include:

• Provide civil legal services to clients and client groups including, advice, brief services, negotiation, administrative representation, and court litigation.
• Draft pleadings, letters, and community outreach materials.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
• Review and supervise work product of assigned support staff member.
• In coordination with the Project Manager, 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.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Demonstrated interest in public interest law and commitment to justice for low-income persons.
• Access to automobile during working hours, insured, and licensed to drive.

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

• 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. Employer will contribute an amount equal to 5% of the employee's annual salary 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.
• Flexible work schedule with remote options available after completion of introductory period.

Please provide resume and cover letter. EOE and ADA compliant. Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2025 or until 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:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fernandina Beach, FL 32034: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fernandina Beach, FL 32034