Legal Services Director jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Paralegal II

Legal Helpline

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.

Three Rivers Legal Services Inc. (TRLS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal II with our Legal Helpline. The Paralegal may work out of the Gainesville, Lake City, or Jacksonville office locations, with the option to go to a hybrid or remote schedule after the successful completion of an introductory period. The Paralegal will provide advice and brief services to eligible clients under the direct supervision of an attorney in the areas of housing, family, consumer, public benefits, probate and estate planning, etc. Contact with clients will primarily be over the telephone. A desire to assist low-income clients and underserved populations is essential. TRLS is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low income clients, the elderly and underserved populations. TRLS is dedicated to the provision of quality legal assistance and to community empowerment through preventive legal education and outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interview clients and provide limited advice under the direct supervision of an attorney.

• Provide brief services to clients, such as drafting pro se documents, calling third parties, engaging in brief negotiations.

• Conduct legal research and fact investigations.

• Draft advice letters and provide clients information about other resources.

• Maintain detailed notes in electronic case management system.

• Ensure cases comply with rules and regulations of various funders.

• Manage, organize, and archive documents in case management system.

• Maintain Notary Public license.

• In coordination with the Director of Intake, communicate and foster relationships with community agencies and local client groups.

• Represent TRLS at meetings, community events, and other outreach.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certification, Associate degree or higher or 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.

• Excellent oral, written, and legal research skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to demonstrate sound understanding of legal rules and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to clients, attorneys, other professionals, and the community.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite.

• Demonstrate interest in public interest law and commitment to justice for low-income and underserved populations.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred, but not required.

Salary and Benefits: $24 -$30 per hour, depending on experience. Full benefits package including health insurance, FSA Health and Dependent Care, vacation leave, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal holidays, short term disability, $50,000 life insurance policy, 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after 2 years of service. Voluntary options of vision, dental, and long-term disability also available. Minimum 35-hour work week. Office closes to the public at noon on Fridays. Flexible work schedule with remote options available after completion of 6-month introductory period.

Apply at https://www.trls.org/jobs/. All applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. EOE and ADA compliant. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024 or until position is filled.

TRLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to our staff's diversity, cultural vitality, perspective, and practice.

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.