Impactful Legal Assistant, Public Benefits Unit

Community Legal Services, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Time off 24 days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403B match

Bar dues & CLE credits

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Community Legal Services, Inc. in Orlando, FL, is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for the Public Benefits Unit.

The role provides clerical and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including intake, eligibility determinations, and document preparation. The successful candidate will have an AA degree (paralegal studies preferred), strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and writing abilities are required.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced legal office.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Comfort with interacting with low-income clients and providing quality service.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial client intake and assists clients with applications.
• Determine clients’ financial eligibility and referrals.
• Maintain active case files and calendars for attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, correspondences, and other documents as directed.
• ANSWER calls and manage emails and intake information.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

AA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Legal Services, Inc. in Orlando, FL, is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for the Public Benefits Unit.

The role provides clerical and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including intake, eligibility determinations, and document preparation. The successful candidate will have an AA degree (paralegal studies preferred), strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.