Outreach Paralegal | Panama City | Full-Time

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Paid time off

Health insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Dental & vision

Flexible/remote options after 6 months

Salary paid monthly

Job summary

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking an Outreach Paralegal for their Panama City office. This full-time position supports eviction prevention efforts and community outreach to help low-income individuals obtain civil legal services.

The role requires a paralegal credential or degree and experience with client interviews, document preparation, and court motions. It offers a 35-hour work week with comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a legal assistant or paralegal program approved by the ABA.
• Two-year or four-year degree acceptable.
• Year-for-year work experience may substitute for education.
• Florida Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support Eviction Prevention Project with community legal clinics.
• Conduct presentations on tenant rights to communities.
• Build partnerships with community organizations to reach at-risk populations.

Skills

E-filing

Client interviews

Hearing prep

Drafting letters

Drafting motions

Client communication

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Two-year degree

Four-year degree

Florida Registered Paralegal

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an Outreach Paralegal (full-time 35 hours a week). Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 9,000 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 140+ employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil legal issues such as preventing homelessness and housing loss through direct client advocacy and strategic outreach. This position is located in our Panama City office.

Paralegals at LSNF work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice. This position will play a vital role in supporting our Eviction Prevention Project by participating in community legal clinics, conducting presentations on tenant rights, and building partnerships with community organizations to reach vulnerable populations at risk of eviction. This position will have a great deal of client communications and interactions.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired. Required experience in e-filing, client interviews, document and hearing preparations, Experience drafting letters, legal motions and orders as required by the legal jurisdictions is needed. Ability to effectively communicate with clients and maintain accurate client records. Ideal candidates will have a desire to positively impact the clients' lives and the overall community. Outreach, community education, or presentation experience is desired.

Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry level annual salary of $38,000 plus benefits.

Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• A four day (35 hour) work week
• Paid time off includes: holidays, sick leave, and personal leave (which after two years, increases to four weeks per year)
• 100% fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children after 60 days of employment
• Employer paid life insurance policy of $25,000
• Employer contributes 6% to retirement/ 401K plan, after one year of full time service
• Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverages are also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment
• Salary paid monthly by direct deposit

Minimum qualifications include one of the following:

• Completion of a legal assistant or paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association OR
• Have a two-year or four-year degree OR
• Year-for-year work experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary may be substituted for education requirement OR
• A Florida Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar Association

To learn more about LegalServices of North Florida:

https://www.lsnf.org/

https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets

https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/

https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/

This company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.