Open Positions at Florida Legal Services

FULL TIME POSITION: Remote

Position Summary

FLS seeks a highly skilled appellate attorney to provide specialized legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in appeals and post-judgment matters involving Injunctions for Protection (IPFs). This position will focus exclusively on representing victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in appellate proceedings and related post-judgment advocacy. The appellate attorney will ensure continuity of representation for survivors navigating Florida’s complex appellate system, where procedural barriers frequently result in the loss of life-saving protections.

The attorney will provide direct representation and support the FLS Survivor Advocacy Project team with other duties as assigned. The attorney will work remotely within Florida, with travel for clinics, outreach events, and conferences. FLS has offices in Orlando and Newberry.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct appellate representation to survivors in cases involving the denial, modification, dissolution, or defense of Injunctions for Protection

• Review trial court records to identify legal and procedural errors affecting survivor protections

• Assess the viability of appeals and responses to appeals filed by opposing parties

• Prepare and file all appellate pleadings, including notices of appeal, motions, briefs, and supporting documents, in compliance with the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

• Conduct advanced legal research and analysis related to domestic violence law, evidentiary issues, jurisdictional defects, standards of review, and statutory interpretation

• Compile and manage appellate records and coordinate with trial-level counsel as appropriate

• Present oral argument before Florida’s District Courts of Appeal when required

• Advise survivors on post-judgment legal options, including rehearing, clarification, enforcement, modification, or appeal, and guide them through strict procedural deadlines

• Communicate complex legal concepts to clients in a clear, professional, and trauma-informed manner

• Provide training and technical assistance to injunction-for-protection and legal aid attorneys statewide on appellate-related issues in domestic violence cases

• Educate practitioners on preserving the record at the trial level, identifying appealable issues, and avoiding common procedural errors that undermine survivor protections

• Support consistent and effective application of domestic violence laws across Florida by strengthening appellate readiness among trial-level advocates

• Maintain an active caseload of clients, including direct representation in a range of civil legal and civil rights issues

• Supervise a paralegal who supports outreach, client interviews and intakes, maintains electronic case files, and assists domestic violence survivors

• Review evidence and analyze potential claims, including fact investigation and legal research

• Draft legal motions, briefs, memoranda, and other documents

• Advocate directly with administrative agencies, courts, and opposing parties on behalf of domestic violence survivors

• Monitor and track cases using the LegalServer case management system

• Work with supervisors, grant managers, and administrative staff to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions

• Maintain contemporaneous timekeeping and detailed case records for grant reporting

• Advise, assist, train, and mentor pro bono volunteer attorneys

• Collaborate with community-based organizations and other allies to support advocacy and outreach goals

• Attend trainings, seminars, and professional meetings, and represent FLS at authorized events

• Work closely with the FLS Survivor Advocacy Project Director and other team members on all programmatic matters

• Respond to requests for legal assistance from domestic violence survivors and related community members
  
  

Education and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree

• Admission to The Florida Bar

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law, with preference for substantial experience in Florida appellate practice, including briefing and motion practice

• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence law, particularly Injunctions for Protection under Chapter 741, Florida Statutes

• Experience handling domestic violence injunction hearings or appeals, with familiarity with evidentiary issues, credibility determinations, and common trial court errors

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Strong organizational skills and sound strategic judgment regarding deadlines and appellate remedies

• Ability to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered legal representation

• Commitment to using a trauma-informed approach when working with vulnerable populations
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
  
  

• Initiative to work independently and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
  
  

• Well organized, professional, and flexible
  
  

• Ability to draft cogent arguments based on thorough analysis of legal and factual issues
  
  

• Knowledge of Florida appellate law
  
  

• Demonstrated record of zealous advocacy on behalf of low-income or marginalized people
  
  

• Innovation and flexibility in developing and delivering legal services
  
  

• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed
  
  

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel
  
  

• Experience using LegalServer (or similar case management systems) and Google Workspace is a plus
  
  

• Commitment to work and learn in a technology-based distributed office environment
  
  

Salary and Benefits

$86,000+, depending on experience.

Florida Legal Services offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 17 paid holidays per year
  

• 32 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.
  

• Fully paid medical, dental, life, and vision insurance for employees
  
  

To Apply

If you are interested in working with us, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Please include your salary requirements. Submissions should be in PDF format or Google Docs (as a link) and sent to work@floridalegal.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to receive full consideration, you are encouraged to submit your application no later than April 24, 2026.

Florida Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We do not tolerate intimidation or harassment of any kind and require cooperation from all staff to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free atmosphere. If you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please email us at work@floridalegal.org.

FULL TIME POSITION: Remote

Position Summary

FLS seeks a highly experienced and mission-driven attorney to lead circuit-based, in-person legal clinics serving survivors of domestic violence across the state. This position will provide direct civil legal services to survivors, with a primary focus on injunctions for protection and related family law matters, while also addressing the interconnected legal needs that frequently arise from domestic violence, including housing, consumer, and public benefits issues. The attorney will work closely with community partners to deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centered legal assistance in multiple locations, including rural and underserved communities.

The attorney will provide direct representation, assist with virtual and in-person legal clinics, and support the FLS Survivor Advocacy Project team with other duties as assigned. The attorney will work remotely within Florida, with travel for clinics, outreach events, and conferences. FLS has offices in Orlando and Newberry.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide in-person legal consultations and representation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, including assistance with injunctions for protection and related family law matters

• Lead and staff circuit-based legal clinics throughout the state, delivering services across multiple sites

• Advise survivors on civil legal issues commonly associated with domestic violence, including housing stability, consumer matters, and access to public benefits

• Assist survivors with pro se form preparation and provide individualized legal advice tailored to each survivor’s circumstances

• Conduct outreach, legal clinics, and community education activities in collaboration with shelters, advocacy organizations, and community partners

• Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centered legal practices in all client interactions

• Maintain an active caseload of clients, including direct representation in a range of civil legal and civil rights issues

• Supervise a paralegal who supports outreach, client interviews and intakes, maintains electronic case files, and assists domestic violence survivors

• Review evidence and analyze potential claims, including fact investigation and legal research

• Draft legal motions, briefs, memoranda, and other documents

• Advocate directly with administrative agencies, courts, and opposing parties on behalf of domestic violence survivors

• Monitor and track cases using the LegalServer case management system

• Work with supervisors, grant managers, and administrative staff to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions

• Maintain contemporaneous timekeeping and detailed case records for grant reporting

• Advise, assist, train, and mentor pro bono volunteer attorneys

• Collaborate with community-based organizations and other allies to support advocacy and outreach goals

• Attend trainings, seminars, and professional meetings, and represent FLS at authorized events

• Work closely with the FLS Survivor Advocacy Project Director and other team members on all programmatic matters

• Respond to requests for legal assistance from domestic violence survivors and related community members
  
  

Education and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree
  
  

• Admission to The Florida Bar
  
  

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law, with preference for experience in domestic violence and family law, including representation in injunctions for protection
  
  

• Excellent research and writing skills
  
  

• Commitment to using a trauma-informed approach when working with vulnerable populations
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
  
  

• Initiative to work independently and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
  
  

• Well organized, professional, and flexible
  
  

• Ability to draft cogent arguments based on thorough analysis of legal and factual issues
  
  

• Ability to compare evidence with statutory and regulatory criteria
  
  

• Knowledge of Florida law
  
  

• Demonstrated record of zealous advocacy on behalf of low-income or marginalized people
  
  

• Innovation and flexibility in developing and delivering legal services
  
  

• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed
  
  

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including overnight travel
  
  

• Experience using LegalServer (or similar case management systems) and Google Workspace is a plus
  
  

• Commitment to work and learn in a technology-based distributed office environment
  
  

Salary and Benefits

$86,000+, depending on experience.

Florida Legal Services offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 17 paid holidays per year

• 32 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. 

• Fully paid medical, dental, life, and vision insurance for employees
  
  

To Apply

If you are interested in working with us, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Please include your salary requirements. Submissions should be in PDF format or Google Docs (as a link) and sent to work@floridalegal.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to receive full consideration, you are encouraged to submit your application no later than April 24, 2026.

Florida Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We do not tolerate intimidation or harassment of any kind and require cooperation from all staff to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free atmosphere. If you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please email us at work@floridalegal.org

Location: Primarily Remote (Must reside in Florida)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Florida Legal Services, Inc. (FLS), a statewide civil legal aid nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to justice for vulnerable Floridians, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Grant Writer to join our team. This position plays a vital role in securing funding that enables us to serve clients facing housing insecurity, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits issues, and other critical civil legal needs.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Prospecting & Research:

• Identify, research, and evaluate new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, state agencies, and federal agencies.

• Proactively analyze eligibility requirements, funding trends, and diversification opportunities.

• Stay up to date on state and federal policies that may impact funding priorities.

• Conduct background research to strengthen proposals and inform project design.

Grant Writing & Submission:

• Draft, prepare, and submit high-quality grant applications, concept papers, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.

• Develop proposals by assembling information regarding project objectives, outcomes, deliverables, implementation methods, timetables, staffing, budgets, performance standards, and evaluation strategies.

• Establish proposal timelines, priorities, and internal deadlines for information-gathering, writing, review, approval, and submission.

• Determine proposal concepts by studying RFPs, clarifying organizational opportunities/needs, and participating in strategy meetings.

• Maintain quality standards in all written materials, including readability, consistency, tone, and use of templates.

• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, organization background sections, and conclusions.

Budget Development:

• Develop and refine grant budgets in collaboration with program and finance staff.

• Ensure alignment between narrative components and budget documents.

Collaboration & Internal Coordination:

• Work with program and administrative staff throughout the state to determine service needs, project ideas, gaps in services, and program expansion opportunities.

• Collaborate with program teams to articulate goals, outcomes, and evaluation metrics.

• Facilitate information gathering for proposals and reporting.

• Participate in development and program meetings as needed.

Reporting, Stewardship & Funder Relations:

• Assist in preparation and submission of timely and accurate progress reports to funders.

• Gather and synthesize data, outcomes, and stories to support reporting requirements.

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with funders, grantors, monitors, and auditors.

• Correspond with private funders regarding proposal development and project updates.

• Assist in maintaining stewardship of existing funders through responsive and consistent communication.

• Explore opportunities for new or expanded support with current and potential funders.

• Meet with development staff of partner nonprofits to explore collaborative efforts.

• Prepare internal development reports for the Executive Director and Director of Grants Management.

Grant Management, Compliance & Audit Support:

• Assist in tracking grant requirements, deadlines, deliverables, reporting obligations, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain proposal and grant support databases.

• Support preparation for monitoring visits, audits, and programmatic/financial reviews.

• Assist in compiling required documents, data, and narratives for funder reviews.

Professional Development:

• Stay abreast of FLS practice areas, teams, and special projects.

• Update job knowledge by participating in training, professional development opportunities, and maintaining personal networks.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.

• Minimum 3–5 years of successful grant writing experience, preferably in a nonprofit or legal services environment.

• Demonstrated success obtaining private foundation, state, or federal awards.

• Experience developing and reviewing grant budgets.

• Experience working with grant management systems, online portals, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to funder priorities.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Ability to work with a number of individuals with varied needs and deadlines.

• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Strategic planning skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues, funders, monitors, and auditors.

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.

• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to FLS’s mission.

• Ability to travel, including occasional in-state travel for meetings, trainings, or audits.

Work Environment:

• Remote within Florida, with reliable internet access required.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer.

• Ability to travel occasionally for in-person meetings or audits.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary will be set depending on experience, very competitive with public interest opportunities. 

• Opportunities for seniority and leadership are commensurate with experience and more experienced applicants are encouraged to apply

• FLS offers an excellent benefits package including 17 paid holidays a year, generous paid time off and family leave policies, and fully-paid medical, dental, life, and vision insurance for employees.

How to apply:

If you are interested in working with us, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Please include your salary requirements. Submissions should be in PDF format or Google Docs format (sent to us as a link) to work@floridalegal.org.

Florida Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Florida Legal Services (FLS) seeks a dynamic attorney with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to fill a full-time attorney position. The FLS Survivor Advocacy Project serves victims of crimes including Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Human Trafficking. Our Project attorneys and paralegals  operate a Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline that serves as a primary source of client intakes. We provide extended services to clients through our Holistic Survivor Services and Human Trafficking projects. Our advocacy is supported by the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Florida Attorney General through Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants, and Funding Florida Legal Aid which provides IOTA grants. The Survivor Advocacy Attorney will primarily provide direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence through the hotline. The position will also include the opportunity to provide more extended direct services to survivors and to advocate for systemic change to ensure that eligible survivors can obtain fair and uniform access to services. This will be predominantly a remote position, but requires physical presence in Florida and the ability to travel within the state on occasion.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide statewide legal assistance by telephone to survivors of domestic violence on various civil legal needs;

• Provide training to other DV advocates on a range of civil legal issues affecting survivors of DV;

• Refer clients for appropriate extended services, both within and outside of the organization;

• Identify and conduct advocacy on systemic issues impacting survivors of DV;

• Assist with building and maintaining relationships with outside referral agencies and organizations;

• Any other duties as assigned by the attorney’s supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

• Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar;

• Demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice;

• Previous experience working with DV survivors and trauma-informed advocacy;

• Previous experience in one or more substantive areas including: family law, immigration, injunctions, housing, victim rights enforcement, public benefits or health access;

• An understanding of the dynamics of domestic and intimate partner violence; 

• An understanding of root causes of violence against women and oppressed groups is preferred;

• Fluency in Spanish both oral and written strongly preferred; 

• Valid driver’s license;

• Excellent communication and time management abilities;

• Experience using LegalServer (or a similar computer-based case management system) and Google Workspace a plus;

• Commitment to work and learn in a technology-based distributed office environment.

Salary/benefits:

• Salary will be set depending on experience. Opportunities for seniority and leadership are commensurate with experience and more experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.

• FLS offers an excellent benefits package including 17 paid holidays a year, generous paid time off and family leave policies, and fully-paid medical, dental, life, and vision insurance for employees.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working with us, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Please include your salary requirements. Submissions should be in PDF format or Google Docs format (sent to us as a link) to work@floridalegal.org