Fair Housing Staff Attorney

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Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community! As an Orlando Business Journal's 2021 Best Places to Work Honoree, Orlando Sentinel's 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, and a SHRM Mental Health Ally, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.

CLS offers :

• 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off
• Excellent physical / mental health, vision, and benefits (With 95% of benefits paid for by company)
• 100% Coverage with Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Long / Short Term Disability
• 100% 403B match after 1 year of employment (5%)
• CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits
• Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Fantastic work-life balance
• Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership / more advanced roles
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!

CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission driven individual to fulfill the following position :

Overview

The Staff Attorney for the Fair Housing Unit will investigate and litigate housing discrimination cases in state and federal court as well as before administrative agencies. The attorney will represent individuals that have been the victims of housing discrimination and use dispute resolution techniques, including litigation to pursue systemic change to end segregation and remove barriers to housing choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY : $70,000-$85,000, PLUS 10% of OFFERED SALARY

CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer : We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of inclusive culture at all levels.

CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals based on age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, socio-economic position, religion, political belief, protected genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

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