Attorney I

Student Legal Services:

The Student Legal Services (SLS) office is dedicated to supporting student success by providing free legal counseling and court representation to eligible UCF students. Our services cover a wide range of legal areas, including traffic, criminal defense, family law (such as uncontested divorces), landlord/tenant issues, and expungement of records.

In addition to direct services, SLS staff regularly conduct educational outreach and collaborate with campus partners.

The Opportunity:

UCF's Student Legal Services, a division of Student Success and Well-Being, is seeking a qualified Attorney I to provide legal advice, services, and court representation to enrolled students. This role is essential in helping students navigate and resolve legal challenges that may impact their academic and personal success. As an Attorney I, you will be a vital resource for the student community, offering professional legal guidance in a variety of common legal matters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice, legal services, and court representation in the following areas: landlord/tenant matters, name changes, uncontested divorces, debt collection defense, sealing/expunging criminal records, suits for money damages under $8,000.00, Chapter 7 bankruptcies, miscellaneous consumer issues (e.g., identity theft, credit report errors, debt collections), and drafting wills, powers of attorney, etc.

• Interview clients to gather information, assess legal issues, and determine the appropriate course of action.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client cases and legal advice.

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.

• Represent clients in court proceedings and before administrative bodies.

• Educate students on their legal rights and responsibilities through individual counseling and, as needed, through group presentations or informational materials.

• Maintain accurate and confidential client files and case records.

• Collaborate with other university departments and community organizations to provide comprehensive support to students.

• Adhere to all rules and regulations of the Florida Bar and the Supreme Court of Florida.

Minimum Qualifications:

Law degree (L.L.B or J D.) and must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and Florida Bar Membership

• 2+ years of legal experience in one or more of the practice areas listed in the responsibilities section above.

• Experience working in a legal aid, public interest, or university setting.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Excellent legal writing and research skills.

• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of law.

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

• Commitment to public service and student success.

• Enjoys sharing legal knowledge through individual support and community outreach

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your online application, please submit a resume and provide a legal writing sample.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518- $80,648. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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