Position Overview

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a respected legal firm to find an experienced Legal Specialist for their Tenants' Rights Unit in Florida. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing legal support to individuals and families facing housing challenges, with a focus on eviction defense and housing stability.

Responsibilities

• Interview tenants to identify housing-related legal issues, primarily evictions.
• Communicate with clients and follow up as directed by supervising attorneys.
• Prepare clear case summaries for attorney review.
• Draft legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Conduct factual and legal research.
• Prepare, file, and organize client documents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and records.
• Perform on-site and off-site client intake.
• Communicate with courts, landlords, and third parties as needed.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling and document preparation.
• Participate in weekly case reviews and unit meetings.
• Stay informed about changes in housing law and community resources.
• Notarize and/or witness documents for clients.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism with clients under stress.
• Strong follow-up and case-tracking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to quickly learn LegalServer or similar case management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience or coursework related to housing, real estate, or legal document drafting preferred.
• Prior experience working with vulnerable or low-income communities is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole).

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, standard business hours.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $20.00 to $21.63 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.