Staff Positions & Internships

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Human Resources Assistant in the Tallahassee location. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 7,300 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a growing non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. The HR Assistant worked independently and as part of a team to support the staff and help the organizations continue to grow. This position reports directly to the HR Director.

Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills, be comfortable with office technology, and able to learn human resources information systems. Experience with recruiting, scheduling interviews, and paper/ electronic employee records maintenance and retention is highly preferred.  Knowledge of payroll processing or experience recruiting legal professionals is beneficial. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment and discretion is essential. This position requires an in-person, 35 hour full-time work schedule, but can support a four-day (M-Th) or five-day (M-F) work week.

• Associates degree in HR related field with two years experience in the field  OR
• A four-year bachelors degree in human resources, business administration, or a related degree OR
• Year-for-year work experience in HR role or administrative role with HR duties may be substituted for education requirement.

• A four-day or five-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 coverage is also available.

Legal Services of North Florida is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator, also known as a Pro Bono Coordinator, in the Tallahassee office. Work for a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice for low-income and vulnerable individuals and families while understanding the value of work-life balance. Legal Services of North Florida is a non-profit legal firm and never charges a fee for services to clients. LSNF works to meet the legal needs of children, elderly, victims of abuse, and those with disabilities. LSNF’s priority areas of representation include support for families; preserving the home; maintaining economic stability; safety, stability and health; and serving populations with special vulnerabilities. These translate to cases involving Family Law, Housing, Public Benefits, Employment, Education, and Health Care issues.

The Pro Bono Coordinator will work within our Pro Bono Team to support and coordinate with pro bono (volunteer) attorneys and law students within our communities as they volunteer to assist with LSNF cases.  This involves coordinating with volunteers dedicated to assisting clients on civil legal matters, coordinating with volunteer attorneys on casework and client communications, assisting with legal outreach opportunities, and organizing continuing education opportunities for pro bono providers.  Experience with maintaining legal files, client interactions, or paralegal work is a plus. Candidates should be detail-oriented, understand confidentiality, be self-motivated, and work well in a team.

Entry level salary of $32,000 is negotiable. Candidate with experience beyond the minimum qualifications can expect a higher salary. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• 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 coverage is also available.  
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an Attorney in our Pensacola, FL location to join a growing team specifically addressing the legal needs of Escambia's children. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 7,300 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a seven- member team serving the children of Escambia County to obtain positive results for juvenile clients with this position focusing on juvenile education rights.

Attorneys at LSNF have the ability to work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents. 

Applicants should be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing, with preference given to candidates with public interest or legal aid experience. Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, and have a desire to advocate. For this position, candidates with prior work experience with the Dept. of Children and Families in the First Judicial Circuit must be separated from DCF employment for two years or more to be considered.  Candidates must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this position. 

Salary offers depend on experience. Applicants who have recently passed the Bar exam but do not have attorney experience can expect an entry salary of $58,000.00. Candidates with ten years of attorney experience can expect salary range of $76,000 or higher. Candidates with twenty years of attorney experience can expect a salary range of $96,000 or higher. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
• Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year and after two years, increases to five 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, no match required
• Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage is also available. 
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Law Office Coordinator in our new second Pensacola, FL location. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 7,300 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil law matters such as family law, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. 

Support Staff at LSNF have the ability to work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice. LSNF legal staff engage in significant litigation including large scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents.

Law Office Coordinator plays a critical role in the efficient and effective delivery of legal assistance. The primary functions are as an office manager and a legal secretary. In support of the legal delivery staff, Law Office Coordinator handles client letters, case file management, and provides back-up assistance to front desk staff, when needed. As an office manager, the Law Office Coordinator supervises three support staff members who provide front desk and phone support to firm clients and applicants and provide clerical assistance to legal staff. Law Office Coordinator office manager duties include preparing weekly applications for review by attorney staff, ensuring timely mail communications, ordering needed supplies, making travel arrangements for staff, maintaining a safe and effective work environment, and coordinating front desk and phone coverage.

Applicants should be organized and skilled at prioritizing tasks.  Individual must be flexible to adjust priorities to recognize and address legal emergencies, as they arise.  Ideal candidates will enjoy a variety of tasks through a work day and have well developed problem-solving skills. Applicants should be a good typists, with excellent grammatical skills and experienced with office technology such as printing, scanning, and faxing.  Candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills and experience with direct client interactions. Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this position. 

Salary offers depend on experience. Applicants with minimum qualifications can expect an entry salary of $34,000.00. Candidates with more experience can expect a higher salary range up $55,000 depending on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• Full-time is 35 hours a week.
• Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
• Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year and 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, no match required.
• Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverage is also available. 
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment

Minimum Qualifications for Law Offic.e Coordinator position is a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative or clerical work with one year having been in a legal secretary role. Must have previous experience supervising or mentoring/ training. Additional education of paralegal studies or legal studies concentration can be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of experience.

Legal Services of North Florida has two openings for a Case Manager in our Pensacola location. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 7,300 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a seven-member team of legal and nonlegal staff seeking to obtain positive results for juvenile clients with a focus on civil law matters. 

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking candidates with the ability to work independently and in team environments. The Case Manager will work closely with legal staff to determine juvenile client needs, make referrals to wrap-around services, and assist with non-legal support to serve clients in crisis and trauma. The candidate must have experience working with individuals in crisis, be able to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality, as well as prioritize multiple work assignments and/ or client cases simultaneously.  This position will require heavy communication with clients over the phone,  in-person, and in written formats such as email and text messages.

This person will work with our legal staff, partner organizations, and clients directly to support delivery of civil legal services. Applicants should be skilled in Microsoft Office, Word, and understand cloud document storage. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with a variety of individuals.. Experience with client case files, case notes, and digital case management is necessary. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and work well within a team. Minimum requirements are either an Associate degree in human services field of study with two years of related experience OR a BS/ MS degree in related human services field.

Entry level salary is $36,000. Salary is negotiable depending on additional experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Full time is 35 hours a week.
• Paid time off includes: holidays, sick leave, and personal leave. Begin earning leave right away and after two years of employment, personal leave 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 coverage is also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including hybrid work options are available after 6 months of employment.

• 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)P
• 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 coverage is also available.  
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a full-time (35 hours/ week) Intake Specialist to support the firm's client intake in the Pensacola office. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work for a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results in civil legal matters for vulnerable members of our community.

 Applicant should be skilled typist, possess excellent grammatical skills, be a detail-oriented, listen well, know when to ask good clarifying questions, and be able to work well with others in stressful situations. Qualified applicants must have a high-level of comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite and use of technology and must work well individually, and as part of local and remote teams.

Entry level salary of $30,000 is negotiable, depending on experience.  Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a full-time (35 hours/ week) Intake Specialist to support the firm's client intake in the Tallahassee office. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work for a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results in civil legal matters for vulnerable members of our community.

 Applicant should be skilled typist, possess excellent grammatical skills, be a detail-oriented, listen well, know when to ask good clarifying questions, and be able to work well with others in stressful situations. Qualified applicants must have a high-level of comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite and use of technology and must work well individually, and as part of local and remote teams.

Entry level salary of $30,000 is negotiable, depending on experience.  Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an Attorney in our Tallahassee, FL location. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 9,700 cases a year and does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in seven offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance. Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients with a focus on civil law matters such as family law, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. 

Attorneys at LSNF have the ability to work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek justice. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with two Justice on the Block mobile response units where individuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or have assistance filing pro se documents. 

Applicants should be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing, with preference given to candidates with public interest or legal aid experience. Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, and have a desire to advocate. Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume to be considered for this position. 

Salary offers depend on experience. Applicants who have recently passed the Bar exam but do not have attorney experience can expect an entry salary of $58,000.00. Candidates with ten years of experience or more can expect salary range of $74,000 or higher. Candidates with 20 years of experience can expect salary range of $96,000 or higher. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
• Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
• Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4 weeks a year and after two years, increases to five 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, no match required
• Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term life, disability, and other insurance coverages are also available. 
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment.

Applicants must complete Legal Services of North Florida online employment application and submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.