Homeless Legal Rights Project – Legal Assistant - FL

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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