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Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a PRO BONO COORDINATOR to support the expansion and growth of the pro bono (volunteer attorney) support of the firm. 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 8,900 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of 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. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil law matters such as family law, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. This position is located in our Tallahassee office.
Job Responsibility:
Works independently and as part of a team to support the staff and manage over 75 individual funding sources
Support and coordinate with pro bono (volunteer) attorneys and law students within our communities as they volunteer to assist with LSNF cases
Coordinating with volunteer attorneys or their staff on casework and client communications
Assisting with and planning legal clinics
Organizing continuing education opportunities for pro bono providers
Requirements:
Experience with maintaining legal files, client interactions, or paralegal work is a plus
Detail-oriented
Understand confidentiality
Self-motivated
Work well in a team
Comfortable attending Bar association events and discussing the work of LSNF to attorneys in the community
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