Staff Positions & Internships

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an CASE COMPLIANCE CLERK that can be located in any one of our office locations: Tallahassee, Quincy, Pensacola, Ft. Walton Beach, or Panama City. Come work with an expanding organization of great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work independently and as part of a team to support the executive leadership team and the functions of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida.

The Case Compliance Clerk will work with digital case files to review legal case coding to ensure compliance with grant funder requirements and specifications.  As a firm, LSNF handles over 7,000 civil legal cases a year and maintains funding from 55- 60 federal, state, and local funding sources. Client case files need periodic review to ensure time is billed correctly and cases are closed in a timely manner consistent with funder requirements. Responsibilities include working with LegalServer, the client database system, to review and monitor case coding, reporting to leadership periodically on case compliance, and working closely with managing attorneys, supervisors, and legal case handlers to ensure proper understanding of grant funding parameters and case compliance to increase organization effectiveness.

Must be detailed oriented and proactive. Candidates should possess a high level of professionalism, be able to exercise good judgment, and have proven experience in communicating to a variety of individuals. Ideal candidates would have experience working or volunteering for non-profits, social services agencies, or community-based organizations. Preference for candidates with experience performing internal audits and monitoring for quality control. Experience with grant funded organizations, LegalServer,  or other law firm or client database woudl be helpful.

Qualified applicants will possess:

• Professional demeanor with high standards of confidentiality and ethical judgement 
• Experience in quality control, reporting, and/ or grant reporting
• Four years of either administrative experience, internal audit role, or quality assurance; AA education may be substituted for one year of experience. BS/ BA education may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills, to include verbal and written skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and act pro-actively 
• Comfortable with database and electronic case management

Entry level salary of $35,000 is negotiable. Candidate with experience beyond the minimum qualifications may qualify for higher salary, depending on relevance of the experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• M-F with flexible schedule
• 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 coverages are also available.  
• Flexible Work plans including remote work options 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. 

Legal Services of North Florida is a non-profit legal firm with approximately 95 staff members in six offices across sixteen counties in North Florida serving only low-income and vulnerable individuals and families 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.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Case Manager in our Tallahassee office location and is seeking candidates with the ability to work independently and in team environments. The Case Manager will work closely with legal staff to determine 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 $35,000. 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 coverages are also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including hybrid work options are available after 6 months of employment

Applicants must complete the online employment application and submit a resume through the online hiring portal to be considered for this position. 

Legal Services of North Florida is a non-profit legal firm with approximately 95 staff members in six offices across sixteen counties in North Florida serving only low-income and vulnerable individuals and families 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.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Case Manager in our Pensacola/ Milton location and is seeking candidates with the ability to work independently and in team environments. The Case Manager will work closely with legal staff to determine 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 $35,000. 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 coverages are also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including hybrid work options are available after 6 months of employment

Applicants must complete the online employment application and submit a resume through the online hiring portal to be considered for this position. 

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a DATA ANALYST in our Tallahassee location. Come work with an expanding organization of great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. Work independently and as part of a team to support the executive leadership team and the functions of a non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida.

The Data Analyst is a professional position that utilizes our client database system and outside data from community and official sources to provide reporting on historical performance, feedback on current operations to improve organization, and contribute to forward planning and strategic goals to align with mission to increase access to civil legal justice to vulnerable and low income communities. Work to increase organization efficiencies and generate reporting requirements to meet grant requirements and organization needs. Individual would need to make actionable recommendations based on data and desired grant deliverables. Must be detailed oriented and proactive. Candidates should possess a high level of professionalism, be able to exercise good judgment, and have proven experience in communicating complex ideas to a variety of individuals. Ideal candidates would have experience working or volunteering for non-profits, social services agencies, or community-based organizations. Preference for candidates with experience with LegalServer or other law firm database and/or a large community organization.

Responsibilities include being a leading expert on current client database system, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality, and working with various teams to provide meaningful data to focus our work and address potential gaps in areas of legal service. Provide analytical data needs, predictive data modeling, trend analysis, generate reporting and interface with senior leadership, handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively,  and analyze grants/ programs to include data collection, reporting, and outcomes and deliverables.

Qualified applicants will possess:

• Bachelors and/ or Masters degrees in Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, or similar field of study.
• Experience in a business analyst, database analyst, or statistical analysis position can be substituted for education experience on a year- for-year basis.
• Certification in Data or Statistical Analysis can be combined with work experience to establish knowledge and experience base.
• Excellent communication skills, to include verbal and written skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and act pro-actively 
• Professional demeanor with high standards of confidentiality and ethical judgement 

Entry level salary of $45,000 is negotiable. Candidate with experience beyond the minimum qualifications may qualify for higher salary, depending on relevance of the experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:

• M-F with flexible schedule
• 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 coverages are also available.  
• Flexible Work plans including remote work options 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. 

Legal Services of North Florida is a non-profit legal firm with approximately 95 staff members in six offices across sixteen counties in North Florida serving only low-income and vulnerable individuals and families 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.

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Community Outreach & Education Specialist in our Pensacola/ Milton location and is seeking candidates with the ability to work independently and in team environments to increase outreach to community members and partner organizations, provide education and resources to increase access to legal services for low-income and vulnerable individuals in our community in civil legal matters. 

This person will work with our legal staff, outreach teams, and communication department to plan and support community outreach, legal clinics, know-your-rights presentations, and develop creative ways to educate the community on how LSNF can assist with civil legal needs. .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 event planning, public education and messaging, or civil legal matters is a plus. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and work well in a team.

Entry level salary is $29,000. 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 coverages are also available.
• Flexible Work Plans including hybrid work options are available after 6 months of employment

Applicants must complete the online employment application and submit a resume through the online hiring portal to be considered for this position. 

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking to hire a part-time Law Clerk to with with our Leon County Pandemic Recovery Team in the Tallahassee office to work directly with attorney and paralegal staff working to provide legal justice, financial relief, and housing assistance to Leon County residents affected by COVID Pandemic. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. We are a large, non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that provides hands-on experience for law school students and understands the value of mentoring and providing exposure to a variety of civil legal areas. We support a flexible schedule for law school students.  Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for Leon County resident recovering from devastating legal and financial impacts of COVID pandemic. 

Law Clerk will receive $17.50/hour and is expected to work 10 -20 hours a week. Law School graduates or students not currently enrolled this semester can work up to 30 hours a week. Specific days and schedule can be discussed.

Responsibilities and duties include conducting legal research and writing; assisting the supervising attorney with client intake and other related interviews; working in a hands-on capacity directly with clients; reviewing client needs and legal concerns to determine eligibility for various assistance programs or to identify a possible legal remedy.  This position is designed to be office-based to allow for client assistance.

Interested candidates should be a law school student, have a minimum of one year of law school experience, or be a recent law school graduate. Ability to work independently and in team environments, to analyze complex issues and to obtain results to positively impact the client or the overall community are important. 

To apply, please submit online application with resume in order to be considered for the position.  

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Disaster Coordination Assistant, to work with our Disaster Response team members and legal staff to coordinate statewide trainings, conferences, and convenings for both legal and non-legal disaster responders. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF is a large non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice on behalf of vulnerable people in our communities. The position is full time at 35 hours a week and is designated as in-person. This position will support the Disaster Coordination Attorney in collaboration with outreach, legal, and communication staff as well as state and community partner agencies. 

Applicants should have experience in event planning, arranging travel and hotel needs for large groups, and meeting deliverables with deadlines. Candidates must have problem solving skills, be organized and self-directed, be familiar with Microsoft Office products, as well as be comfortable interacting with a variety of individuals. There will be occasional travel to other LSNF offices and travel for planning and execution of statewide conferences and regional convenings in Florida, so applicants should have access to transportation and a valid driver's license. 

Entry level salary is $29,000. 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 coverages are also available. 
• Flexible Work Plans including hybrid work options are available after 6 months of employment

Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for an Operations Assistant, which is a new position within the team. Come work with great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in our communities. LSNF is a large non-profit law firm, with 95+ employees in six offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice on behalf of vulnerable people in our communities. The position is full time at 35 hours a week and is designated as in-person. This position will support staff with setting up and troubleshooting workspace issues such as laptops, office equipment, and phones. This position will report to the Director of Operations and assist with procurement efforts and direct vendor and repair person contact to address staff and building needs. 

Applicants should have experience in support office operations, tech equipment set up and/or troubleshooting. Candidates must have problem solving skills, be organized and self-directed, as well as be comfortable interacting with a variety of individuals. There will be occasional travel to other LSNF offices in North Florida, so applicants should have access to transportation and a driver's license. 

Entry level salary is $28,000. 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 coverages are 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 coverages are also available.  
• Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment