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Dedicated to handling civil legal issues for those in need we’re a 79 year-old nonpartisan, non-profit law firm headquartered steps away from the courthouse in downtown Jacksonville, FL. Our staff brings a balance of time-earned experience and youthful ambition to the table and we regularly work with others in the legal and medical communities to address a wide variety of legal issues affecting our local and state communities. By focusing on effective solutions, we have curated a reputation as the one of the most effective legal aid organizations not only in the state, but also in the nation.

Serving 17 counties of North Florida our main branch is a 100 year-old, seven-story, historical building. We also have an office in St. Augustine and one in the Clay County Courthouse.

What you get when you come to JALA
JALA is the premier litigation legal aid firm in the Southeastern United States. We are mission driven, and our team makes a difference in our community. As a JALA employee, you can expect immediate hands-on experience interviewing and counseling clients as well as litigating cases in Federal and State court. Staff
are expected to take on challenging cases for our at-risk clients while being mentored and supported in taking on such cases. While there is a premium placed on initiative and self-motivation, you can expect to be supervised by lawyers who are recognized as subject matter experts in their field (JALA is the only law firm
in Florida with three Florida Bar Consumer Protection Lawyers of the Year on staff, for example.) Our lawyers and paralegals regularly serve on local and statewide committees, and our lawyers have gone on to become hearing officers, magistrates, judges and administrative law judges. In addition to the opportunity to litigate early, our lawyers and staff are trusted as professionals – we have adopted a hybrid work environment (although not all positions are able to work remotely.) Regardless of what others may prefer, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a way to ensure we are the most prepared to offer the best and highest level of representation for our clients, as this is what they deserve from us.

Benefits include multi plans for health coverage (JALA provides two-thirds of the premium), dental and vision coverage, life insurance and very generous paid leave per year. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V.