Entry Level Legal Assistant Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a 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 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. This position is located in our Tallahassee office. This Paralegal position will support our Veteran's Legal Services Project and offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our veteran clients by helping them navigate complex legal issues that may include public benefits, family law, housing, property rights, and other civil law matters.

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.

Knowledge of VA benefits and the claims process is preferred but not required. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry level annual salary of $38,000 plus benefits.

Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes: 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 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 Legal Services 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 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

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