Intake Coordinator

Management Information Exchange; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Paid federal holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Florida Justice Institute (FJI) seeks a full-time Intake Coordinator to review and respond to requests for legal assistance. The role supports a team of attorneys and paralegals pursuing civil rights litigation, with start date in January 2027 and in-office work several days a week in downtown Miami.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree or two years of relevant experience, show dedication to social justice and racial equity, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A college degree or two years of relevant experience is required.
• Commitment to social justice, including representing marginalized individuals, and interest in civil liberties.
• Value racial equity as an operating principle and ongoing learning on race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, code, scan, and save requests for legal assistance and other correspondence.
• Communicate with potential clients and the public by phone, email, and mail with FJI attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with civil rights litigation phases, including filing, serving, discovery, and calendar management.
• Assist with drafting public records requests and manage responses.
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as needed.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the intake coordinator’s supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Social justice commitment

Diversity & inclusion

Education

College degree or 2 years experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Florida Justice Institute, Inc. (FJI), a nonprofit public interest legal organization, seeks a full-time Intake Coordinator to review and respond to requests and other correspondence from people seeking legal assistance. The coordinator will be part of FJI’s team of attorneys and paralegals who develop and pursue civil rights cases to further FJI’s impact litigation efforts. Applicants should be prepared to begin working in January of 2027.

FJI’s practice areas include:

• Representing incarcerated people and their families in cases challenging conditions of confinement to improve prison and jail conditions. These cases may involve claims addressing solitary confinement, medical and mental health care, disability access, abuse, and violence, First Amendment issues (such as free speech, censorship, and religious freedom), the imposition of fines and fees, wrongful death and serious injury claims, and others.
• Litigation to stop the criminalization of poverty in cases that often involve representing homeless individuals challenging ordinances prohibiting panhandling and other life-sustaining conduct, with an aim toward facilitating reform of policies toward homelessness.

Other civil rights litigation in areas affecting criminal justice policy or participation in democratic processes.

The ideal candidate will be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Miami area to be able to work in FJI’s downtown Miami office. This position requires several days per week of in-office work, although specific telework options can be discussed, consistent with FJI policy.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, code, scan, and save requests for legal assistance and other correspondence, primarily from incarcerated people and their families.
• Respond to and communicate with potential clients and the public, by phone, email, and mail, in conjunction with FJI’s attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist paralegals and attorneys, as needed, with all phases of civil rights litigation, primarily in federal court. This could involve assisting with the preparation, filing, and serving of legal documents (such as motions, responses, memos, discovery requests and responses); organizing pleadings and other documents; managing and organizing discovery documents for large cases; coordinating and setting depositions; drafting correspondence; maintaining and monitoring a litigation calendar with deadlines; and assisting with trials.
• Assist with the drafting of public records requests and manage responses to those requests.
• Other administrative and clerical duties may be involved.
• Any other duties as assigned by the intake coordinator’s supervisor.

Qualifications

• A college degree or two years of relevant experience is required.
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice, including a commitment to representing incarcerated persons and other poor and disenfranchised individuals, and an interest in the preservation and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights
• Should understand and value racial equity as an organizational operating principle and be committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communications skills, and a desire to work in a cooperative, collegial environment.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of complex analytical work.
• Knowledge of online case management systems a plus.

Salary/Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year, dependent on level of experience and other factors.

FJI offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• substantial vacation and sick time
• paid federal holidays
• medical and dental insurance
• life insurance
• a retirement plan
• paid parental leave

About FJI

Founded in 1978, the Florida Justice Institute (FJI) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that uses impact litigation and advocacy to improve the lives of Florida’s disenfranchised residents and underinvested residents, while focusing human rights in the justice system, empowerment for vulnerable populations experiences homelessness & poverty, and dignity for people with disabilities.

FJI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and formerly incarcerated persons are particularly encouraged to apply