Law Firm Assistant

Legal Services of North Florida is hiring a Law Firm Assistant, also known as a Pro Bono Assistant. Work for a non-profit law firm, with 140+ employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice for low-income and vulnerable individuals and families while understanding the value of work-life balance. Legal Services of North Florida is a non-profit legal firm and never charges a fee for services to clients. LSNF works to meet the legal needs of children, elderly, victims of abuse, and those with disabilities. LSNF's priority areas of representation include support for families; preserving the home; maintaining economic stability; safety, stability and health; and serving populations with special vulnerabilities. These translate to cases involving Family Law, Housing, Public Benefits, Employment, Education, and Health Care issues. This position could be located in any of our office locations.

The Pro Bono Assistant will work within our Pro Bono Team to support and coordinate improvements in efforts to optimize pro bono (volunteer) attorney and law student involvement and case work experience.  This position is part of a three-year project designed to implement new transformative programs, including new technology, to create more efficient processes to better serve our communities. Experience with technology, as well as the change process and implementation steps is a plus. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and work well within a team. Minimum requirement is high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate AND one year of office administration or office assistant work.  Must be experienced in Microsoft Office products and willing to learn new technologies and platforms.

Entry level salary of $34,000 is negotiable. Candidate with experience beyond the minimum qualifications can expect a higher salary. 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 coverage is also available.  
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment
• Salary paid monthly by direct deposit

To learn more about Legal Services of North Florida:

https://www.lsnf.org/

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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. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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