Administrative Assistant

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Legal Action Chicago is a close partner with Legal Aid Chicago, the

Midwests largest provider of free civil legal services to people who are

living in poverty. We work closely with the advocates at Legal Aid

Chicago and with community groups to identify the most pressing policy

and systemic issues affecting low-income families, with a special focus

on racial equity. We litigate class actions, pursue legislative and

administrative initiatives, and undertake other forms of community-based

policy advocacy to effect systemic changes. Learn more about our work at

www.legalactionchicago.org.

Our work is not limited to one issue area or advocacy method. For

example, Legal Action Chicago has used a variety of litigation and

policy advocacy tools to tackle issues ranging from harmful public

housing rent policies to protection of family finances from creditors to

protecting people in abusive relationships and much more. Our work spans

the subject matter of all of Legal Aid Chicagos practice groups

(Children & Families, Consumer, Housing, Immigrants & Workers Rights,

Pro Bono & Community Partnerships, and Public Benefits), and we welcome

Applicants Who Have Cross-cutting Interests And Experiences.

Legal Action Chicago has a small staff of four attorneys plus government

relations contractors. It purchases all back office functions from Legal

Aid Chicago. But it has a growing need for administrative capacity,

including record-keeping, development activities, social media, and

calendar maintenance. It is a collegial and cooperative atmosphere and a

hybrid approach allowing a substantial portion of work time to be

remote.

• Position:**Legal Action Chicago seeks a part-time (60%) Administrative
  
  

Assistant. The position could expand to more time as the organization

grows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the organizations internal calendar of meetings, deadlines,
  
  

registrations, contracts and subscriptions and organize

corresponding records and documents

• Help to organize and conduct convenings or events
• Assist with development activities, including grant obligations,
  
  

renewals, fundraising letters and records, and donor communications.

Opportunities for grant-writing experience

• Manage social media posting and other external communications
• Consult and work collaboratively with Legal Aid Chicago staff,
  
  

interns, and volunteers

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Salary And Benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is \$26,143.80-\$29,427.60,

which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

Legal Action Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of
  
  

employment

• Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first
  
  

year of employment

• 19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
• Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six
  
  

months of employment

• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year
  
  

of employment

• \$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance,
  
  

at no cost

• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
• Monthly internet reimbursement