Spherion Naples is seeking a dedicated Migrant Staff Attorney to join a legal team. The Migrant Staff Attorney will provide civil legal services to farmworker clients with employment law related matters, including unemployment, wage theft, discrimination, housing, labor-based U-visas, and labor trafficking. This role involves legal advocacy, client representation, community outreach, and legal education to empower vulnerable populations.
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Responsibilities:
Co-counseling cases across Florida and other States.
Leading community outreach throughout Florida and other States.
Training staff on identifying the legal needs of farmworker clients.
Making appropriate referrals to outside agencies.
Attending trainings and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current legal issues surrounding farmworker law.
Assisting with grant reporting requirements.
Supervising law school externs.
Interviews, certifies eligibility and identifies the legal problems of FRLS clients within a specific area of law and provide clients with appropriate legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual representation.
Participates in outreach.
Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Applicants must be committed to a career in public interest legal services, especially in issues affecting migrant and seasonal farmworkers; have strong oral and writing skills; be highly organized; fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred; have a driver's license and good driving record; be willing to travel up to 25% of the time; and able to work as part of a team.
Education:
Doctorate
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
Knowledge of state and federal court procedures (preferred).
Commitment to social justice, and civil legal aid.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with CMS preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel as needed to serve rural and underserved communities.
Work Environment & Benefits:
Hybrid work environment: minimum three days per week in-office.
Starting salary of $68,000, based on union scale and experience.
Generous benefits package:
Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (including dependents)
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
Malpractice insurance
Up to 5 weeks PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays
Law school loan repayment assistance
Professional development support
Application Requirements:
Candidates must submit the following:
Resume
Writing sample
At least two professional references
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $106,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Naples, FL 34103
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4964 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34103
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