A natural match if you have experience in legal aid or nonprofit case management and are comfortable with in-person work in South Florida.
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Original posting from Distro via Lever
HOMELESS LEGAL RIGHTS PROJECT – LEGAL ASSISTANT - FL
Position Summary
Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAClient) is seeking a dedicated and organized Legal Assistant to support the Homeless Legal Rights Project in Plantation, Florida. This position plays a vital role in assisting attorneys with case management, client intake, administrative support, reporting, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, technologically proficient, and committed to serving low-income and vulnerable populations. The Legal Assistant will work with a significant degree of independence while collaborating closely with attorneys and other team members to advance access to justice for individuals experiencing homelessness and other legal challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys within the Homeless Legal Rights Unit.
- Prepare, organize, maintain, and manage client files and legal documentation.
- Sort, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and client consultations.
- Conduct in-house client intake interviews and collect relevant case information.
- Track case deadlines and assist in maintaining compliance with required timelines.
- Prepare and submit monthly invoices and reports to county agencies and funding sources.
- Create, update, and maintain spreadsheets and case-tracking systems.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to general inquiries professionally.
- Maintain accurate records and data entry within agency databases.
- Assist with outreach initiatives and community engagement activities following the probationary period.
- Support attorneys with case preparation and other administrative projects as needed.
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and a strong commitment to client service.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Previous experience in an administrative, legal assistant, case management, or related support role.
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets and reports.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct client intake interviews professionally and compassionately.
- Experience working with low-income, underserved, or vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to work independently while following the direction of supervising attorneys and management.
- Proven reliability, professionalism, and attendance record.
- Commitment to LAClient's mission of expanding access to justice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a legal services organization, law firm, nonprofit organization, or public interest setting.
- Knowledge of civil legal processes and legal terminology.
- Experience supporting community outreach or public engagement initiatives.
- Fluency in a second language (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken in South Florida).
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
- Familiarity with legal case management systems and document management software.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry office materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel locally within Broward County for outreach activities and community events as needed.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry.
- Ability to move throughout the office and community locations as required.
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Source: Distro careers (Lever)