Paralegal

Legal-Services-of-North-Florid; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week (35 hours)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work options after 6 months

Job summary

Legal Services of North Florida in Tallahassee is seeking a full-time Paralegal (35 hours per week) to join our Gun Violence Project, providing civil legal services to individuals affected by gun violence. The role emphasizes client communications, e-filing, and preparing documents for hearings.

The ideal candidate will have formal paralegal training or a related degree, with a starting salary around $38,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Gun Violence Project with civil and administrative law tasks.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and conduct client interviews.
• Prepare letters, legal motions, and orders for hearings; organize materials for hearings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and paralegals on case strategy and advocacy.

Skills

EFiling

Client interviews

Document preparation

Motions drafting

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Two-year or four-year degree

Florida Registered Paralegal

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida has an openingfor a Paralegal (full-time 35 hours a week)! Come work with greatpeople who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerableindividuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 8,900 cases a year anddoes not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 130+ employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. This position is located in our Tallahassee office.

This Paralegal position will support our Gun Violence Project,a dynamic initiative providing a broad range of civil legal services to individuals who have been impacted by gun-related crimes or offenses. This position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by gun violence, helping clients navigate complex legal issues that may include housing stability, family law, victims' rights, public benefits, and more. 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 our 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.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong experience in e-filing, conducting client interviews, and preparing documents and materials for hearings. Proficiency in drafting letters, legal motions, and orders in accordance with jurisdictional requirements is essential. Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential client records are critical to this role. Ideal candidates will have a desire to positively impact the clients' lives and the overall community. Experience with outreach, community education, and/or public presentations is a plus.

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

Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• A four day (35 hour) work week
• 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 childrenafter 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 optionsavailable 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 backgroun d screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.