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Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a full-time (35 hours/week) Court Navigator. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work for 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. Our work is supported by grant funding and allows us to handle about 9,000 civil legal cases in a year for low income and marginalized people and families. Court Navigators play a vital role in helping individuals who are representing themselves in court. They are trained non-attorneys who guide unrepresented litigants through the court process by offering procedural support, helping them prepare and organize documents, and ensuring they understand what to expect before, during, and after their court appearances. This position involves extensive client interaction and provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people navigating complex legal systems on their own.
Job Responsibility:
Guide unrepresented litigants through the court process by offering procedural support
Help clients prepare and organize documents
Ensure clients understand what to expect before, during, and after their court appearances
Help clients find and complete court forms
Explain courtroom roles and processes
Direct individuals to appropriate court services such as interpreters
Assist with referrals to community resources
Requirements:
A two-year or four-year degree in a relevant field such as human services, public administration, criminal justice, or legal studies
Completion of a paralegal or legal assistant program
Equivalent work experience involving community support, client advocacy, or assistance in a legal, court, or related professional setting may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
Strong communicators who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Customer service, community outreach, or court experience is a plus
Professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to helping others through challenging circumstances
Nice to have:
Customer service, community outreach, or court experience
Applicants with lived experience navigating the court system
What we offer:
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