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Paralegal, Family Law – Victims of Crime
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. Provide direct services to victims of crime, including victims of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and victims of crime age 60 and older .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in family law procedures, case management, and legal documentation while providing compassionate, trauma-informed assistance to clients. Proficient in managing high volumes of cases and coordinating with various legal and community stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Family Law ExperienceCase ManagementLegal DocumentationBilingual (English/Spanish)Trauma-Informed Assistance
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Hard Skills
Client IntakeE-FilingDrafting PleadingsCompliance MaterialsCourt ProceduresCase TrackingLegal ResearchMediationInjunctions for ProtectionTime-Sharing
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedCompassionateClient Focused
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeZoomAdobe ProCase Management System
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal CertificationAssociates Degree in Paralegal Studies
Industry Keywords
Victims of CrimeHuman TraffickingIntimate Partner ViolenceFamily CourtLegal AssistanceGrant ReportingCommunity ResourcesCourt ComplianceClient ReferralsBackground Check
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct services to victims of crime, including victims of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and victims of crime age 60 and older
- Assist with Injunctions for Protection, Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, mediation of time-sharing and child support, and family court motions
- Perform client intake and interviews
- Manage cases through all phases, including discovery, e-filing, investigations, client communication, letter writing, and drafting pleadings
- Assist clients with forms, applications, and compliance materials
- Ensure forms and documentation comply with Court requirements and standards
- Provide compassionate, trauma-informed, respectful assistance throughout the legal process
- Maintain organized case files in the case management system
- Calendar court dates and attorney deadlines
- Track and follow up on case progress
- Coordinate with attorneys, court staff, opposing attorneys, judicial staff, Clerk of Court staff, law enforcement, interpreters, and service of process staff
- Coordinate with community organizations and resources for holistic client referrals
- Comply with program requirements, including case management, contemporaneous note taking and time keeping, timely reports, outreach, professional development, grant reporting, complete case management entries, and mandated meetings and trainings
- Perform other duties requested by management, supervisors, or required by grants
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associates degree in paralegal studies or a related field, paralegal certification, and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in family law or related legal field preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Adobe Pro
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish preferred)
- Strong understanding of family court procedures and legal documentation
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of cases and work effectively and efficiently
- Detail-oriented
- Compassionate and client focused with an understanding of trauma-informed legal assistance
- Commitment to CCLA’s mission
- Must pass a background check before employment begins
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, vision, and 100% employer-paid individual dental coverage
- 100% employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off benefits
- More than 12 paid holidays annually
- Employee discounts
- Hybrid work schedule (two in-office days and three remote days) for eligible employees following successful completion of the probationary period
- Substantial discounts on gym memberships, parks, travel, pet insurance, and more