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Open Positions at Legal Aid Service of Collier County
Last updated: July 2023.
1. Immigration Attorney
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Inc. has an opening for a full-time staff attorney in our Immigration Law Unit. The attorney will handle a variety of immigration cases, including deportation defense and detention work, and family-based and humanitarian-based immigration benefits. In addition to providing legal services to clients before the Immigration Court and USCIS, the attorney will be responsible for hosting regular community Know Your Rights presentations and other outreach and education events in Collier County.
The applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have 1- 3 years of experience in immigration law. Position requires excellent oral and written advocacy skills, a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our indigent client population and willingness to travel between Naples and Immokalee. Bilingual applicants preferred.
Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits package offered. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: www.legalaid.com/collier.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are accomodating virtual work as needed. Our organization has a COVID 19 policy.
Experience:
- Immigration law: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
- Haitian Creole (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Florida Bar License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
2. Tax Law Paralegal
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County has an immediate opening for a paralegal for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. In the capacity of paralegal, the successful candidate will primarily provide support for the tax attorney in the Clinic. This position is an ideal opportunity for recent college graduates interested in a career in law, public policy, or social work. Applicants must be prepared to assist in handling a high volume of cases and to interact with a diverse client population in a sensitive and professional manner. Applicants must have excellent analytical skills so as to assess whether clients are eligible for various benefits. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and have excellent communication and computer abilities. No phone calls or faxes accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
3. Paralegal
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County has an immediate opening for a paralegal with 1+ year of experience. In the capacity of paralegal, the successful candidate will complete client intake and provide litigation support to multiple attorneys in our Housing and Consumer Unit. This position is an ideal opportunity for recent college graduates interested in a career in law, public policy, or social work. Applicants must be prepared to assist in handling a high volume of cases and to interact with a diverse client population sensitively and professionally. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and have excellent communication and computer abilities. Applicants must be fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. Qualified applicants, please submit a resume and cover letter. Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits package offered. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: www.legalaid.com/collier.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- Travel
COVID-19 considerations:
Our organization has a COVID policy.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Naples, FL 34112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- Hatian Creole (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
4. Children and Family Law Attorney
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Inc. has an opening for a staff attorney in our Children’s Law Unit. The attorney will represent children who have been victims of, or are at risk of, abuse, abandonment, or neglect and their non-offending parent in family law matters. The attorney will also represent children who are already in the foster care system. Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. 3 years of experience in Family Law or Dependency Law preferred. Position requires excellent oral and written advocacy skills, a willingness to be an aggressive advocate for our clients and willingness to travel between Naples and Immokalee. Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits package, including possible eligibility for Loan Repayment Assistance Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: www.legalaid.com/collier. Bilingual applicants encouraged.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Naples, FL 34112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Family Law: 3 years (Preferred)
- Dependency Law: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish or Creole (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Florida Bar License (Required)
Work Location: In person
5. Administrative Assistant
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We have an immediate opening for a new administrative assistant position. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of clerical experience, excellent writing ability and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Computer skills are necessary with a proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in purchasing or with bookkeeping is a plus. Some college or post-high school education is preferred. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits package offered. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: www.legalaid.com/collier.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Naples, FL 34112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative Assistants & Receptionists: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
6. Housing and Consumer Law Staff Attorney
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County, Inc. has a newly created full-time attorney position in our Housing and Consumer Law Unit. This unit handles evictions, foreclosures, consumer debt, public benefits, and elder law. The applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 – 3 years’ experience as an attorney in Housing, consumer law, bankruptcy or other general poverty law areas. Position requires strong oral and written advocacy skills and willingness to be an aggressive advocate in court for indigent client population and willingness to travel between Naples and Immokalee. Bilingual ability a plus. Litigation experience preferred. Salary D.O.E. Excellent benefits package offered. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our program visit: www.legalaid.com/collier
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Experience:
- Consumer Law: 1 year (Preferred)
- Housing Law: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Creole (Preferred)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Florida Bar License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person