Job description
Paralegal
Legal Services of North Florida has two openings for a full-time (35 hours/ week) Paralegal in its Pensacola office. 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 7,300 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a legal team serving the children of Escambia County to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil law matters.
Applicants should be a skilled typist and have excellent grammatical and computer skills. Qualified applicants will be a either:
- A Florida Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar Association OR
- Have a four-year bachelors degree OR
- Completion of a legal assistant or paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association OR
- Year-for-year work experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary may be substituted for education requirement.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired. Experience drafting letters, legal motions and orders is desired. Ability to analyze complex issues and to obtain results to positively impact client and community is desired.
Entry level salary of $36,000 is negotiable, depending on experience.
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)P
- 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
Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this position.
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.
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