Paralegal - Civil Justice & Gun Violence (Remote Options)

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 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.