Paralegal

Legal-Services-of-North-Florid; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida is hiring a 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 8,900 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 housing stability, family law, victims' rights, and public benefits. This position is located in our Quincy 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 role will have a great deal of client communications and interactions. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large-scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, paralegal, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired. Candidate should have experience in e-filing, client interviews, and document and hearing preparations, as well as experience drafting letters, legal motions, and orders as required by the legal jurisdictions. 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 helpful.

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

• A four day, 35 hour work week (Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-5:15pm)
• Paid time offincludes: 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 insurancepolicyof $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.