Staff Attorney – Community Economic Development

 

 

$75,000  - $82,000/year (2-5 years’ experience)

Full-time

 

Legal Services of Greater Miami and its 40 lawyers have provided legal representation to low-income communities for 60 years.  The firm is a leader in the legal aid community and has been recognized for its creative and aggressive advocacy for its clients.  

 

Legal Services is seeking a full-time Florida licensed attorney to work on Community Economic Development matters related to providing transactional assistance to small businesses owned by  low-moderate income individuals and nonprofit corporations engaged in economic development activities. Applicants should have at least 2-5 years’ experience working in the areas of real estate, contract law, corporate, and/or administrative law, and be passionate about promoting justice and overcoming barriers facing low-income people.

 

The salary ranges from $75,000 - $82,000 (2-5 years’ experience). Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes paid holidays, paid vacation (which after two years, increases to four weeks per year), sick leave (12 days per year), five additional leave days.  Full-time employees may participate in our benefits program on the 1^st of the month following the date of hire. Our benefits include fully paid health insurance for employee & dependents, fully paid dental coverage for employees, dependents may also be included at a minimum fee, fully paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability policy as well as retirement savings plans with employer contributions after six months of service. 

 

Job description is available at our website.  https://www.legalservicesmiami.org/job-openings

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