Pro Bono Volunteer Coordinator

Legal Services of North Florida • Panama City, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Pro Bono Volunteer Coordinator to support the expansion and growth of the pro bono (volunteer attorney) support of the firm. 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 law matters such as family law, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. This position is located in our Panama City office. This position reports directly to the Director of Pro Bono and Volunteer Engagement. This full time (35 hour a week) position will work within our Pro Bono Team to support and coordinate with pro bono (volunteer) attorneys and law students within our communities as they volunteer to assist with LSNF cases. This involves coordinating with volunteer attorneys or their staff on casework and client communications, assisting with and planning legal clinics, and organizing continuing education opportunities for pro bono providers. Ideal candidates will be comfortable attending Bar association events and discussing the work of LSNF to attorneys in the community.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented
• Understand confidentiality
• Self-motivated
• Work well in a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with maintaining legal files
• Experience with client interactions
• Paralegal work experience

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate with pro bono (volunteer) attorneys and law students
• Coordinate with volunteer attorneys or their staff on casework and client communications
• Assist with and plan legal clinics
• Organize continuing education opportunities for pro bono providers
• Attend Bar association events and discuss the work of LSNF to attorneys in the community

Benefits

• A four day (35 hour) work week
• Paid time off includes: holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed