Overview
Glass Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
POSITION: Supervising Attorney – Housing and Appeals
DAYS/HOURS: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday plus occasional evening trainings/events
REPORTS TO: Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Director of Advocacy & Pro Bono
UNIT(S): Housing and Appeals
LOCATION: 7 Winthrop Square, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110*
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
SALARY: $100,785.00
Position is hybrid necessitating 2 in-person days each week, which includes weekly in-person court clinics in the Boston area
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys.
The Housing Unit is the largest unit at VLP. The supervising attorney will provide general oversight to the housing and appeals units, substantive supervision at in-person and remote legal clinics, as well as for staff LAR and full-rep cases, and provide mentoring and supervision to pro bono attorneys. The supervision and support provided will elevate the skills of the housing unit and improve the consistency, accuracy, and depth of the advice and mentoring given to both VLP staff and our pro bono attorneys, to better serve our clients and community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Law degree from an accredited law school
Admission to and good standing in the Massachusetts bar
2+ years in full-time housing law, including litigation
2+ years supervising legal work
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and with staff at outside organizations
Ability to effectively engage with private bar to recruit, train and mentor volunteer attorneys
Ability to use a computer several hours per day
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer
Ability to travel to courthouses and other clinic locations in Greater Boston
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Experience with Massachusetts appellate procedure
Bilingual in a second language, preferably Spanish
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Maintain expertise in housing law
Lead weekly unit case reviews and provide oversight on follow-through
Supervise weekly housing clinics
Supervise the Appeals Clinic, including attending the Appeals Clinic and closing Appeals Clinic cases
Provide substantive housing supervision at clinic and as needed to housing unit staff attorneys, including answering questions and reviewing advice and drafts of documents
Develop trainings for staff on housing law and litigation
Supervise and mentor paralegals, interns, and pro bono attorneys
Review cases for merit and alignment with priorities
Recruit and maintain relationships with volunteers from the private bar
Conduct trainings for volunteers, often during evening hours
Prepare cases for pro bono assignment, including reviewing memos and documents
Assist in placement of cases with pro bono attorneys
Monitor pro bono cases to ensure quality and competent representation
Participation in legal aid coalitions and collaborations
Assist with grant applications and reports
Other responsibilities as needed
Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our ideal candidates are respectful of an inclusive work environment. VLP strives to ensure that those working in our organization reflect the communities we serve. VLP encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.
Title: Glass Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
