Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client to support daily intake operations and deliver responsive administrative assistance within a legal services environment. This contract to hire role is based in Jacksonville, FL and follows a hybrid work arrangement after initial onsite training. The position plays a key role in welcoming clients, gathering and documenting case information, and ensuring smooth coordination across legal and administrative teams. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys service oriented work and thrives in a fast paced office setting.
Compensation:
$20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Provide front desk and intake support by welcoming clients, answering calls, identifying legal needs, and summarizing issues accurately
• Enter, update, and maintain client and case information within case management systems, including scanning and uploading documentation
• Coordinate intake appointments, follow up with applicants, and send reminders or correspondence by phone, text, email, or mail
• Support administrative and operational functions such as mail handling, supply management, check requests, and grant related documentation
• Assist with legal support tasks including basic drafting, electronic filing, and maintaining knowledge of community legal and social service resources

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Assistant:

• At least six months of recent office or administrative experience, with legal exposure considered a plus
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Comfort using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web based applications
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred, along with reliability, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

Why Join Us?
This role offers hands on experience within a mission driven legal environment while providing the potential for long term employment. You will gain valuable exposure to legal intake processes and collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping their community. The hybrid schedule after training also supports flexibility and work life balance.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.