Paralegal

Bay Area Legal Services; New Port Richey (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit law firm in New Port Richey is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support a team of attorneys. The role involves assisting with legal documents, client interviews, and outreach initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on client service and excellent organizational skills. This hybrid position offers a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

403b Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a paralegal or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in various legal practice areas.
• Prepare complex legal documents and assist with client matters.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Client Focus

Judgment

Multi-tasking

Telephone Etiquette

Education

AA Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Legal Case Management System

Job description

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Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is a regional, non-profit public interest law firm providing the highest quality legal counsel by:

• Assisting individuals and non-profit groups with limited access to legal services;
• Resolving the legal problems of clients; and
• Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Our Vision:

• Creating pathways to justice through high-quality legal services, education and community partnerships.

Our firm includes over 170 dedicated staff members comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who work to carry out our mission and vision daily.

Position Title: Paralegal (Full-Time)-New Port Richey

Home Office Location: New Port Richey, FL (Hybrid, 4 days in office & 1 day remote)

Position Summary:

Paralegal position providing support to NPR team of five attorneys in wide range of practice areas including housing, family law, consumer, elder law and general legal services. Assistance in outreach and at pro se forms clinic being created also needed. The Paralegal supports staff who are facilitating or directly providing legal services to low income clients.

Illustrative Duties:

• Interview new and continuing service clients, ensure grant compliance.
• Investigate facts, checks and examines law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare complex legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings. Assist with CL referrals and case closing procedures, and other grant-related tasks.
• Handle individual client matters independently, but under attorney supervision.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervising attorney, including private attorney involvement as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal with an AA degree in paralegal studies or 1-year experience as a paralegal with a Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or may substitute education with a total of 5 years’ experience as a paralegal
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, detailed and deadline oriented
• Excellent written, verbal, and proof-reading skills
• Extremely client focused with the desire & ability to work effectively and compassionately with clients in low-income levels facing social, economic, and legal issues who have limited access to services to assist them.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and complete majority of tasks independently
• Ability to work in and contribute effectively to a supportive, collegial, and friendly team environment
• Extensive knowledge of legal documents, procedures and terminology, and processes
• Extensive knowledge of legal case management systems and accurately tracking and processing legal case data using these systems
• Stress management skills, multi-tasking skills, and telephone etiquette skills
• Experience using legal case management system(s)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience at a Non-Profit a plus
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) through Florida Bar
• Starting hourly rate $26.15/hr, increases based on relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package: 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage; and more
• Generous time-off and work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks’ vacation for the 1st year of employment, and 37.5-hour workweek
• Reimbursement for travel expenses (mileage, etc.)
• See all benefits here: https://bals.org/careers#benefits

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply:

• Send resume and cover letter to [e-mail].
• Include where you applied for this position (ex: bals.org, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).

Bay Area legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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