Paralegal & Community Engagement Coordinator

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Corp.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingualism compensation (if eligible

Notary commission premium

Paralegal certificate incentive

Advanced degree options (Assoc/Bach/JD

Job summary

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Corp. in Baton Rouge seeks a Paralegal & Community Coordinator for the North Baton Rouge Heir Property Project funded by the Wilson Foundation. This role supports attorneys with casework, research, and client follow-up.

The position coordinates legal clinics and presentations in North Baton Rouge, leveraging lived experience and a strong commitment to social justice for low-income communities.

Qualifications

• This position requires a High School diploma and practical experience in legal or community education settings.
• Experience with succession, wills, and community engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with cases including research, information gathering, and client follow-up.
• Provide paralegal support such as file closure and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with legal clinics and presentations in the North Baton Rouge community.

Skills

Legal duties coordination

Community engagement

Research

Client follow-up

File management

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Corp. in Baton Rouge seeks a Paralegal & Community Coordinator for the North Baton Rouge Heir Property Project funded by the Wilson Foundation. This role supports attorneys with casework, research, and client follow-up.

The position coordinates legal clinics and presentations in North Baton Rouge, leveraging lived experience and a strong commitment to social justice for low-income communities.