Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for afull-time(35 hours/week) Court Navigator. Come work with greatpeople who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerableindividuals in our communities. Work for a non-profit law firm, with 140+employees in eight offices across North Florida, that seeks legal justice whileunderstanding the value of work-life balance. Our work is supported by grantfunding and allows us to handle about 9,000 civil legal cases in a year for lowincome and marginalized people and families. This position is in-person in our Tallahassee office.
Court Navigators play a vital role in helpingindividuals who are representing themselves in court. They are trainednon-attorneys who guide unrepresented litigants through the court process byoffering procedural support, helping them prepare and organize documents, andensuring they understand what to expect before, during, and after their courtappearances. This position involves extensive client interaction and provides aunique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of peoplenavigating complex legal systems on their own.
Additional responsibilities include helping clients find andcomplete court forms, explaining courtroom roles and processes, directingindividuals to appropriate court services such as interpreters, and assistingwith referrals to community resources. Navigators do not provide legal adviceor represent clients in court.
Ideal candidates are strong communicators who arecomfortable working in a fast-paced environment with individuals from diversebackgrounds. Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired.Customer service, community outreach, or court experience is a plus. The rolerequires professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment tohelping others through challenging circumstances. We especially encourageapplicants with lived experience navigating the court system, as thisperspective can help build trust and connection with the individuals we serve.However, such experience is not required to apply.
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry level annualsalary of $34,000 plus benefits.
Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:
Minimum qualifications include one of the following:
To learn more about Legal Servicesof North Florida:
https://www.lsnf.org/
https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets
https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/
https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/
This company is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, geneticinformation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protectedcategory.
This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Court Navigators play a vital role in helpingindividuals who are representing themselves in court. They are trainednon-attorneys who guide unrepresented litigants through the court process byoffering procedural support, helping them prepare and organize documents, andensuring they understand what to expect before, during, and after their courtappearances. This position involves extensive client interaction and provides aunique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of peoplenavigating complex legal systems on their own.
Additional responsibilities include helping clients find andcomplete court forms, explaining courtroom roles and processes, directingindividuals to appropriate court services such as interpreters, and assistingwith referrals to community resources. Navigators do not provide legal adviceor represent clients in court.
Ideal candidates are strong communicators who arecomfortable working in a fast-paced environment with individuals from diversebackgrounds. Ability to work independently and in a team environment is desired.Customer service, community outreach, or court experience is a plus. The rolerequires professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment tohelping others through challenging circumstances. We especially encourageapplicants with lived experience navigating the court system, as thisperspective can help build trust and connection with the individuals we serve.However, such experience is not required to apply.
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications can expect an entry level annualsalary of $34,000 plus benefits.
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 coverages are also available.
- Flexible Work Plans including remote work options available after 6 months of employment
- Salary paid monthly by direct deposit
Minimum qualifications include one of the following:
- A two-year or four-year degree in a relevant field such as human services, public administration, criminal justice, or legal studies OR
- Completion of a paralegal or legal assistant program OR
- Equivalent work experience involving community support, client advocacy, or assistance in a legal, court, or related professional setting may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
To learn more about Legal Servicesof North Florida:
https://www.lsnf.org/
https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets
https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/
https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/
This company is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, geneticinformation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protectedcategory.
This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.