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Job Description Company Overview Wynne Building Corporation is a large, well-established, family-owned company headquartered in Port St. Lucie, Florida. We are a broadly diversified real estate development, holding, and management company with operations throughout St. Lucie, Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, and Brevard Counties. Our major divisions include: • Spanish Lakes Communities: Operation of land lease communities which have mix of conventional homes leased via 99-year long term leases and mobile homes, • Multifamily: Development and operation of apartment complexes, • Commercial Property: Development and operation of various retail and industrial properties, • New Home Construction: Building and marketing of new homes sold within our land-lease communities, • Hospitality: Operation of hotels and RV parks, • Agriculture: Operation of large seedstock cattle ranch and land holdings, • Wynne Charitable Foundation: Support of numerous local causes and serves as the major benefactor of a large local afterschool program for children in need, including oversight of its operations Position Summary We are seeking a General Counsel / In-House Attorney to work closely with company leadership and provide legal guidance across a wide range of business activities. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys variety, diverse projects, problem-solving, collaboration, and who is interested in serving as a trusted legal advisor embedded within a dynamic, multi-faceted organization. The successful candidate will address both ongoing and novel legal issues, assist with strategic decision-making, and manage legal risk while supporting the company’s continued growth and operations. Key Responsibilities • Provide advice and counsel on new business ventures, contracts, transactions, negotiations, and legal defenses, and general legal questions as they arise., • Conduct legal research to better advise on the above. o Much of this work will be performed by a paralegal under your supervision o Our land-lease communities operate under unique 99-year lease structures, creating unique legal questions. o Discovery o Settlement negotiations o Litigation on a limited basis o Coordination with outside counsel for larger or more complex matters o Provide Risk Management guidance to reduce claims · Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel, including matters involving: o Personal injury o Employment law o ADA compliance o Class action defense • Provide legal oversight and guidance for the company’s in-house financing entity Minimum Qualifications • Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, • Minimum of two (2) years of litigation practice experience, • Experience with personal injury law and/or risk management, • Experience with real estate transactions, • Experience with banking law, • Knowledge of Fla. Stat. 723 & Fla. Stat. 83, • Bilingual in English and Spanish Compensation & Benefits • Salary: Starting at $100,000+, commensurate with qualifications and experience, • Compensation and benefits package is negotiable, • Significant professional autonomy, including oversight of paralegal and support staff, • Substantial input into the selection of a paralegal, • 401(k) with employer match, • Full medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, • Two (2) weeks of paid vacation annually, • Five (5) paid sick days annually, • Six (6) paid holidays per year, • Annual Bonus, • Employer-sponsored scholarship eligibility for employees and their dependents and grandchildren This position offers a unique opportunity for an attorney seeking a long-term, in-house role with meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse legal matters, and direct collaboration with company leadership.

Job DescriptionDescription: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, tax advocacy, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at . The purpose of this position is to provide civil legal assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence. The ideal candidate must have an extensive knowledge in Family law, three-five years’ experience preferred. Essential Functions 1. Interviews, certifies eligibility, and identifies the legal problems of FRLS clients within a specific area of law and provides clients with appropriate legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual representation., 2. Participates in outreach., 3. Represents clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted., 4. Provides documentation, statistical information and other records as required by the Managing Attorney, Advocacy Director, or Executive Director., 5. Participates in case acceptance meetings., 6. Participates in training to keep up CLE’s and required and legally relevant training as may be provided by the program and as mandated by Florida Bar rules., 7. Adheres to office hours, exhibits a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills, communicates, and treats clients and staff with courtesy and respect, provides constructive feedback to other advocates (including paralegals) on cases discussed., 8. Serves as a role model to support staff by promoting the values of hard work, high quality advocacy and treating others with courtesy and respect., 9. Attempts to ensure accessibility of the local office(s) when necessary, by serving clients, including rural clients, non-English speaking clients and client with disabilities., 10. Promotes good relations with public, including client groups, service providers, press, and private bar, attending/speaking at local meetings as appropriate and approved by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director, Advocacy Director and/or Executive Director., 11. Develops and maintains familiarity with FRLS policies, as well as requirements of LSC and other funders, and adheres to those policies and requirements., 12. Maintains accurate follow-up system to review cases when needed. • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school., • Barred in Florida., • Knowledge of State and Federal court procedures preferred., • Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients., • Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues., • Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently., • Must be able to maximize existing resources effectively and efficiently., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of CMS a plus., • Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations which involve deadlines., • Bilingual English and Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred, but not required, • This position operates in a professional office environment., • Travel may be required. Availability and willingness to work hours as needed to meet critical deadlines., • Occasional travel to agency locations in Florida required. Working conditions This position operates in a professional office environment. Physical requirements 1. This is a largely sedentary role, however, some lifting of office supplies of up to 20 pounds may be required., 2. Must be able to travel throughout Florida, as needed. Reports 1. No supervisory duties, 2. Monthly progress reports Salary and Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $68,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; malpractice insurance; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays); law school loan repayment assistance. FRLS Attorneys operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

Job DescriptionDescription: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farm workers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at . The purpose of this position is to provide civil legal assistance to eligible low income and elderly people approved by program policies and priorities in areas such as housing, domestic violence related family and other family law matters, public benefits, consumer law, elder law, education, immigration, and civil rights. Essential Functions • Interviews, certifies eligibility, and identifies the legal problems of FRLS’s clients within a specific area of law and provides clients with appropriate legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual representation., • Participates in community outreach and education., • Represents clients in court and before administrative agencies as accepted., • Provides documentation, statistical information and other records as required by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director, or Executive Director., • Participates in case acceptance meetings., • Participates in training to keep up CLE’s and required and legally relevant training as may be provided by the program and as mandated by Florida Bar rules., • Adheres to office hours, exhibits a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills, communicates, and treats clients and staff with courtesy and respect, provides constructive feedback to other advocates (paralegals) on cases discussed., • Serves as a role model to support staff by promoting the values of hard work, high quality advocacy and treating others with courtesy and respect., • Attempts to ensure accessibility of the local office(s) when necessary, by serving clients, including rural clients, non-English speaking clients and client with disabilities., • Promotes good relations with the public, including client groups, service providers, press, and private bars, attending/speaking at local meetings as appropriate and approved by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director and/or Executive Director., • Is familiar with FRLS policies, as well as requirements of LSC and other funders, and adheres to those policies and requirements., • Maintains an accurate follow-up system to review cases when needed., • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school., • Barred in Florida., • Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required., • Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients., • Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues., • Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently., • Must be able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources., • Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines., • Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole preferred but not required. Requirements: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school., • Barred in Florida., • Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required., • Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients., • Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues., • Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently., • Must be able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources., • Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines., • Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole preferred but not required. Working conditions This position operates in a professional work environment. Physical requirements • This is a largely sedentary role, however, some lifting of office supplies of up to 20 pounds may be required., • Must be able to travel throughout Florida, as needed. Reports • No supervisory duties, • Monthly progress reports Salary and Benefits The starting salary for this position is $68,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; malpractice insurance; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays); law school loan repayment assistance. FRLS Attorneys operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week. Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Job Description A Treasure Coast firm is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Real Estate Attorney to join our team. If you excel at navigating the complexities of association law and are committed to fostering harmonious community living, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Associations Legal Advisor: Provide expert legal advice to community associations on governance, compliance, and operational matters., • Document Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and update association governing documents, including bylaws, covenants, conditions, restrictions (CC&Rs), and rules and regulations., • Dispute Resolution: Represent associations in resolving disputes with owners, developers, and third parties through negotiation, mediation, and litigation., • Compliance Expert: Ensure associations comply with state and federal laws, including the Fair Housing Act, and advise on best practices for governance and management., • Board Support: Assist association boards with legal guidance on meetings, elections, and policy enforcement, promoting effective and lawful decision-making. Requirements: • Licensed Attorney: Active FL bar license., • Experience: Newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply!, • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to board members, owners, and stakeholders., • Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents., • Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to complex legal issues., • Community-Minded: A commitment to fostering positive relationships and harmonious community living through effective legal support. Benefits: • Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful work that helps create and maintain well-functioning, legally compliant communities., • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement., • Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to excellence in community association law., • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a firm that values community and client success, we encourage you to apply today! Mission Recruiting is proud to represent some of the most prestigious organizations in the country. Contact us today to learn how we can help you explore this and other exciting opportunities. Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 Reference: 146398

Job DescriptionDescription: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farm workers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at . The Regional Managing Attorney (RMA) will provide excellent management and supervision to attorneys and paralegals through mentoring, training, case reviews, co-counseling and general oversight of advocacy and outreach. The RMA will also oversee the implementation of grants awarded to their respective local office and will plan for grant project success, including working with administration to ensure grants are implemented, grant services are administered properly, staff bill to grants appropriately, and that grant funding is expended. The RMA will provide training and mentoring to new staff attorneys and paralegals and will ensure program case goals are met by regional office staff. The RMA provides regular regional office updates to executive management and participates in community groups and on community service boards and stakeholder groups. The RMA is responsible for completing timely evaluations for all staff attorneys, paralegals and office managers. This position reports directly to the Advocacy Director. Essential Functions 1. Leads, mentors and provides co-counseling on all advocacy and case filings in the assigned office. Must be an experienced litigator and advocate, preferably in one or more areas of law handled by FRLS staff., 2. Conducts regular reviews/discussions of individual advocates’ cases and utilizes case data reports to recommend improved services depending on the needs of the office., 3. Reviews case opening memos all advocates in the office for compliance with priorities and full development of potential avenues of relief., 4. Reviews all substantial written work of advocates prior to filing and all written work of new advocates during probation., 5. Trains and mentors new advocates during their first year of practice (see Addendum for description of mentor duties)., 6. Provides input, advice, and problem-solving to advocacy staff regarding their cases and issues or problems related to their clients., 7. Conducts regular, scheduled review of closed cases for compliance with case closing and requirements., 8. Manages case acceptance/assignment process, using regularly scheduled office meetings and/or other processes., 9. Ensures cases are regularly updated and stays informed about current work and workloads of advocates, adjusting work assignments as needed., 10. Regularly reviews cases where representation has been denied and to ensure justification for service denial., 11. Provides timely evaluation for all staff attorneys, paralegals and office managers in the office., 12. Plans and monitors an appropriate client outreach and education system and schedule as needed for the regional office., 13. Accepts, documents and resolves, at the first level, all client grievances and other complaints about service issues or denial of service by the local office., 14. Monitors and promotes accessibility of the local office to clients, including rural clients, non-English speaking clients and clients with disabilities., 15. Promotes good relations with public, including client groups, service providers, press and private bar, attending/speaking at local meetings and outreach events., 16. Participates in hiring process for regional office staff., 17. Participates in discipline of regional office staff and manages minor disputes between office staff., 18. Participates actively and constructively in legal work management meetings., 19. Provides timely reports and data upon request for grant applications and reports, fundraising, public relations and other program needs., 21. Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school., 22. Licensed to practice law in Florida., 23. Five years of excellent leadership and management history and proven ability to lead advocacy and support staff required., 24. Knowledge of State and Federal court practices required., 25. At least five years’ experience preferred in state and federal litigation, preferably in the areas of consumer rights, public and employment benefits, housing, family/custody protection, farm worker law or immigration., 26. Ability to supervise and develop litigation skills of others and manage regional office under a business model to include management of client trust accounts, litigation calendars, pro bono coordination, community education and outreach and working with program administration to ensure office success., 27. Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues., 28. Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills., 29. Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently., 30. Must be able to effectively and efficiently maximize existing resources., 31. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)., 32. Experience using electronic case management system to maintain client files and track time a plus., 33. Familiarity working with bargaining unit staff and contracts a plus., 34. Must be able to effectively work in high-pressure situations, which involve deadlines., 35. Bilingual Spanish/Haitian Creole a plus., 36. A desire to serve low- income individuals and a dedication to program mission of service., 37. Ability and desire to work collaboratively with FRLS executive leadership. Working conditions This position operates in a professional work environment. Physical requirements 1. This is a largely sedentary role, however, some lifting of office supplies of up to 20 pounds may be required., 2. Must be able to travel throughout Florida, as needed. Reports 1. Monthly progress reports, 2. Grant reports, 3. Other reports as requested Direct Reports 1. Office Managers, 2. Paralegals, 3. Staff Attorneys Salary and Benefits The starting salary for this position is $85,000 and increases based on experience. FRLS offers a very generous benefits package that includes 403(b) with employer-paid contribution; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays). FRLS Regional Managing Attorney primarily operates in-office but may be required to travel to various locations. Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

The Office of the State Attorney Nineteenth Judicial Circuit seeks to hire aLegal Assistant Ifor an entry level clerical position that requires work performed under general or administrative supervision for a busy prosecution office. The State Attorney is the prosecuting officer of all the circuit a

Personal Injury law firm seeking a Litigation Associate with 5+ years' experience of litigation and trials.Candidate shall be a team player, highly motivated and able to handle litigation cases through trials on their own with very little supervision.Salary will depend on experience.Other benefi

Wynne Building Corporation is a large, well-established, family-owned company headquartered in Port St.We are a broadly diversified real estate development, holding, and management company with operations throughout St.Lucie, Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, and Brevard Counties.Operation of land lease