Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida

Paralegal

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Plantation • Florida • United States

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About the role

  • support case preparation and management by assisting with client intake, completing prescreens and applications
  • preparing documents, gathering relevant documents and pleadings
  • communicating with clients and government agencies
  • entering data into the organization’s case management system
  • answer incoming phone calls and promptly return calls and emails
  • follow up on referrals from internal units, partner organizations, agencies, and online intake sources
  • schedule intake appointments and meetings with applicants
  • complete conflict checks, pre-screens, and full intake assessments
  • provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
  • draft correspondence, basic legal documents, and forms for attorney review
  • conduct client intake and gather preliminary information for attorney evaluation
  • determine applicant eligibility for legal services in accordance with program guidelines
  • assist clients with completing applications and forms related to public benefits programs
  • file documents through electronic filing portals and assist with document preparation, copying, scanning, and faxing
  • communicate with clients and outside agencies by phone, email, and in person as required
  • maintain accurate records, case notes, and daily timekeeping in the organization’s case management system
  • support community outreach activities, including educational presentations and distribution of informational materials, as needed
  • perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors, or as required by grant obligations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
  • 2–5 years’ experience preferred.
  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, or English and Creole (spoken and written), is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office technology.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills.
  • Ability to multitask, work efficiently, and work independently with supervision.
  • Professional demeanor and strong client-service orientation.
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in working with individuals with disabilities, public benefits programs, and/or low-income communities preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and advancing access to justice.
  • All candidates must pass a background check before employment begins.
Benefits
  • medical, vision, dental (100% employer paid for individual coverage)
  • life, short-term, long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid coverage)
  • supplemental insurance
  • 403(b) plan (tax-sheltered annuity plan) with an employer contribution
  • substantial discounts on gym memberships, parks, travel, pet insurance, and more
  • substantial paid time off package which includes, vacation, sick leave and over 12 holidays a year
  • flexible work schedule working a hybrid schedule 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementdocument preparationdata entrylegal document draftingconflict checksintake assessmentselectronic filingMicrosoft Officetimekeeping
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationdetail-orientedtime-managementmultitaskingindependent workclient-service orientation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeAssociate’s degreeParalegal Certificate