Outreach Paralegal Non-Profit Law Firm

Legal Services of North Florida • Panama City, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an Outreach 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 9,000 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 preventing homelessness and housing loss through direct client advocacy and strategic outreach. This position is located in our Panama City 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 position will play a vital role in supporting our Eviction Prevention Project by participating in community legal clinics, conducting presentations on tenant rights, and building partnerships with community organizations to reach vulnerable populations at risk of eviction. This position will have a great deal of client communications and interactions. Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in e-filing
• Client interviews
• Document and hearing preparations
• Experience drafting letters, legal motions and orders as required by the legal jurisdictions
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients
• Maintain accurate client records

Nice To Haves

• Outreach, community education, or presentation experience is desired
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired
• Ideal candidates will have a desire to positively impact the clients' lives and the overall community.

Responsibilities

• Participating in community legal clinics
• Conducting presentations on tenant rights
• Building partnerships with community organizations to reach vulnerable populations at risk of eviction
• Client communications and interactions
• Direct client advocacy and strategic outreach

Benefits

• A four day (35 hour) work week
• Paid time off includes: 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 insurance policy of $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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree