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Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) is a great place to work! You could help us fulfill our mission to provide equal access to justice for all. Whether you are a recent graduate or experienced professional, CCLA has a positive, supportive work environment; the work is challenging and rewarding. Currently, we are working on a hybrid basis, working in the Plantation, Florida office two days each week and from home three days each week. All applicants must pass a background check before employment begins. For more information on the specific career opportunities available, please see the listed positions below. You may email your resume, letter of interest, and references to CCLAemployment@legalaid.org.
CCLA thrives on our diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Those who identify as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, persons from underrepresented groups, veterans, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are encouraged to apply. Our staff ranges from new staff entering the legal field to experienced, recognized leaders in the community. We proudly promote from within our organization.
CCLA offers a generous benefits package. We offer paid vacation days and paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403(b) plan (tax-sheltered annuity plan) with employer match up to 5%, health savings account, and optional supplemental plans. CCLA pays attorneys’ Florida Bar dues and some related organizations’ membership dues. CCLA provides training opportunities for all staff to learn and grow. In addition to in-house staff trainings, attorneys are encouraged to attend CLE courses to broaden their knowledge base and skills.
CCLA attorneys may also be eligible for the Florida Bar Foundation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) beginning their first year with us. Learn about it here. CCLA is a Legal Services Corporation funded program, and our attorneys may be eligible for their LRAP. Learn more about LSC’s LRAP Program with this link.
In addition, when you are employed by a not-for-profit organization like CCLA, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). PSLF forgives the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for CCLA. Learn more about PSLF.
Plantation, Florida is located in Broward County. Our offices are just minutes away from beautiful beaches, delicious dining experiences, an array of diverse artistic and cultural activities, and major sporting events. We are located close to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades Cruiseport.
For more information, please see www.visitlauderdale.com and www.broward.org.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). While we do not have any immediate opportunities available at this time, we encourage you to stay connected with us and monitor this career page for future openings that may align with your qualifications and interests.
In the meantime, please feel free to send us your resume and cover letter telling us how you think your background and/or experience, professional or otherwise, effectively prepared you to serve our diverse community. You may email it to CCLAEmployment@legalaid.org. We value your interest in becoming part of our CCLA team and will keep your application on file. If a suitable position becomes available, we may reach out to you.
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