Paralegal - Outreach Coordinator

About the Organization

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to eligible individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties, as well as to farm workers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has been dedicated to justice, offering legal services in housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, and more—at no cost to our clients. FRLS partners with community organizations and pro bono attorneys to provide quality advocacy, outreach, and education aimed at protecting the rights of those in need.

About the Role

The Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing the most up-to-date education and information on various FRLS legal services, as well as facilitating and assisting with know-your-rights and other outreach events attended and conducted by the advocacy staff. The Outreach Coordinator serves as the main point of contact between the organization and the broader community, helping the local office staff by identifying and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and coordinating internal and external information sharing.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, passionate individual who shares our values and believes in our mission, has strong interpersonal skills, is a great communicator, and has experience developing and implementing community outreach programs. The Outreach Coordinator reports to the Regional Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, faith-based entities, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Prepare an annual plan for outreach activities.
• Establish new and nurture existing relationships with collaborative partners.
• Schedule regular outreach opportunities in the community designed to disseminate information regarding our services.
• Schedule legal clinics in collaboration with advocates and community partners.
• Prepare accurate records and reports on outreach goals.
• Contact community organizations serving low-income communities and FRLS’s target populations, explaining the mission and services.
• Meet regularly with outreach project partners to give updates and plan outreach.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned or required.