Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) · 6 days ago
Paralegal – Pro Bono Coordinator
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yrFlorida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to vulnerable communities across Florida. They are seeking a paralegal to manage the pro bono program, recruit volunteers, and develop outreach initiatives to assist clients and attorneys in need.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Recruit attorney volunteers, law students, paralegals, and other professionals to accept pro bono cases and assist at pro se and legal advice clinics
Conduct on-site intake as needed at outreach events
Manage the flow of cases from intake to placement (case matching) with volunteer attorney
Develop and implement various pro bono projects, advice clinics, and outreach events for the benefit of attorneys and clients
Assist with the implementation of CLE trainings for pro bono volunteers and FRLS’s staff
Develop and implement volunteer recognition programs
Work with various committees, bar associations, community partners, and the public to promote FRLS’s Pro Bono Program
Collaborate to establish and implement creative pro bono opportunities for attorneys in the service area
Other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Paralegal degree or certification, and several years working in FL legal system preferred
Knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the clients
Ability to forge positive relationships with clients, community, and colleagues
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively, yet independently
Creativity and ability to maximize the use of existing resources
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Case Management System
Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, clients and the public
Must be able to effectively work in high pressure situations which involve deadlines
Preferred
Paralegal degree or certification, and several years working in FL legal system preferred
Fluent in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred
Benefits
403(b) with employer-paid contribution
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
Paid leave (up to 5 weeks of PTO, 2 personal days, and 13 holidays)
Company
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS)
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) was founded in 1966 as a private, non-profit corporation.
Founded in 1966
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tikisha Brundidge, PhD.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
Worcester Business Journal
2025-01-16
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