Paralegal
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals and communities in Florida. They are seeking a paralegal to support their legal team by preparing documents, organizing files, and assisting with trial preparations.
Responsibilities
- Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system
- Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details
- Filing pleadings with court clerk
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed
- Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases
- Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas
- Keeping the law library up to date by monitoring legal volumes
- Other duties assigned
Skills
- High School diploma or GED
- Knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients
- Ability to forge positive relationships with clients, community, and colleagues
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently
- Creativity and ability to maximize the use of existing resources
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Case Management System
- Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, clients and the public
- Must be able to effectively work in high pressure situations which involve deadlines
- Paralegal degree or certification preferred
- Fluent in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred
Benefits
- 403(b) with employer-paid contribution
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
- Paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays)
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