Outreach Paralegal

Description

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm, seeks a full time Outreach Paralegal. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to work independently and as part of a team, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for serving low-income Georgians. He/she must have extensive experience with Microsoft Office, working proficiently in Word, Outlook, and Excel. 

About Georgia Legal Services Program

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals, fostering equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. GLSP is founded on the belief that everyone deserves high-quality legal services regardless of income, age, race, or other demographic factors.

GLSP runs 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. We provide free legal aid across a wide range of civil issues, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

The Outreach Paralegal will work with the elder population in the Gainesville region, performing the following tasks:

1. Prepare and present community education sessions to senior groups, or initiate communication with and arrange for other legal staff to present these sessions, providing administrative support for these sessions;

2. Complete monthly and quarterly grant reports;

3. Provide administrative and case work support for cases for legal workers in the Gainesville Office;

4. Maintain MailChimp site and client emailing lists; 

5. Attend fairs, expos and other community events;

6. Prepare and distribute community education materials.

Benefits

• Salary range $35,975 - $47,725, dependent upon experience and qualifications. 
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision      coverage
• Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan
• 15 accrued vacation days, including 2 personal days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
• 15 accrued sick days
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday holiday 
• 3 Summer Days (paid holidays of our choosing during the summer)
• 35 hours per week. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with GLSP 4% match up to $5,000
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Organizational Wellness activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position 

Requirements

Qualifications

· Vehicle and valid driver’s license required for business-related travel

· Excellent writing skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrated desire and capacity to serve low-income populations

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to innovate and improve existing programs

· Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization preferred

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· High School Graduate; some college or relevant work experience preferred

·  Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position 

· Ability to organize and prioritize work

· Good track record completing tasks in a timely manner

· Prior experience as a GLSP paralegal, receptionist, or client pre-screener is a plus

Salary : $35,975 - $47,725