What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Paralegal position at GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC?
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.
Responsibilities
- The Outreach Paralegal will work with the elder population in the Columbus region, performing the following tasks:
- 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;
- Complete monthly and quarterly grant reports;. Provide administrative and case work support for cases for legal workers in the Columbus Office;
- Would represent clients at administrative law hearings under the supervision of an attorney; Maintain MailChimp site and client emailing lists;
- Attend fairs, expos and other community events; Prepare and distribute community education materials.
Requirements
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization preferred
- Ability to innovate and improve existing programs
- High School Graduate; some college or relevant work experience preferred
- Vehicle and valid driver’s license required for business-related travel
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not a requirement
Salary:
The starting salary is $34,935 but is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The program provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays and paid time off, including parental leave; birthday holiday; health, life, and long and short-term disability; 403B with 3% match; In addition, employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test receive additional compensation. GLSP offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and completion of a probationary employment period.
How to Apply:
A statement of interest, resume, and a legal writing sample should be submitted https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/.
GLSP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.
Salary : $34,935