Legal Helpline Attorney
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. (TRLS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Helpline
Attorney The attorney may work out of the TRLS Jacksonville, Gainesville, or Lake City Office.
Remote work from within the State of Florida may also be considered for the right candidate. The
Legal Helpline Attorney 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.
- In coordination with the Intake Director and other staff, 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 $65,920. Benefits package include:
- Paid time off including 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 office holidays, and 3 personal
holidays.
