Paralegal

Paralegal – Full‑time, 35 Hours per week Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Paralegal . This position is located in our Tallahassee office. Job Overview This position supports our Heirs' Property Project, assisting clients with legal matters involving heirs' property, probate and estate administration, title issues, and real property ownership. Responsibilities Paralegals at LSNF work collaboratively with legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients. The role involves client communications, conducting interviews, preparing documents, drafting letters, legal motions, and orders, and maintaining accurate confidential records. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong experience in e‑filing, client interviews, and document preparation. Proficiency in drafting letters, legal motions, and orders in accordance with jurisdictional requirements is essential. Experience with outreach, community education, or public presentations is a plus. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a legal assistant or paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association, OR Have a two‑year or four‑year degree, Year‑for‑year work experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary may be substituted for an education requirement, A Florida Registered Paralegal with the Florida Bar Association. Salary & Benefits Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry‑level annual salary of $38,000 plus benefits. Benefits include: 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 Salary paid monthly by direct deposit. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Background Screening Requirement This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr