Homeless Legal Rights Project - Paralegal - Broward, FL - On Site Job at Vensure Employer Solutions, Plantation, FL

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  • Vensure Employer Solutions
  • Plantation, FL

Job Description

About Us

Our company is a Southern Florida area non-profit pro bono law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a large, diverse, multiethnic community across Broward County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County. We have more than 125 employees, including more than 50 attorneys, who provide free services and resources across a broad range of civil legal issues that impact health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, we help thousands find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future.Through education, effective litigation, and collaboration, we work tirelessly to expand access to justice for all, identify needs in our community, and challenge systems, laws, and policies that adversely affect the underserved. 

Position Summary

Our company seeks an experienced paralegal to serve in the Homeless Legal Rights Unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist the attorneys and take primary responsibility for case files.
  • They should be capable of acting with a substantial degree of independence and responsibility in this professional capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to analyze and draft legal documents.
  • Proficient with technology.
  • Tracking deadlines.
  • Overseeing administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and answering calls.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive spreadsheets.
  • Ability to perform legal research using online/electronic databases.
  • A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve is necessary.
  • Ability to prioritize work activities.
  • Ability to willingly accept directions from Supervising Attorney and other persons with whom they work
  • Exhibit a spirit of team work and cooperation in completing job responsibilities, and have a work record which reflects dependability including availability on a prompt and regular basis.
  • Good written and communication skills.
  • Entry Level, will train.
  • The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Education & Experience

  • Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Certification in paralegal studies a plus.

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