Administrative Assistant

Description

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm, seeks a self-

motivated, outgoing Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for our Macon Office. This is an

administrative, non-attorney position that will work closely with the office’s Staff Attorneys,

Regional Operations Manager, and other staff. The successful candidate will be highly organized,

comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for serving low-income

Georgians with these abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide clerical support to office staff.
•  Operate all office equipment (i.e., printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and
• computer equipment).
• Assist office manager with various tasks and projects.
•  Cover the Front desk and assist walk in clients
• Distribution of incoming mail
•  He/she must have an exceptional knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office,
• especially Word and Excel.

Requirements

•  Vehicle and valid driver’s license required for business-related travel
•  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
•  Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization preferred
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Proven ability to innovate and improve existing programs
•  High School Graduate; some college preferred
•  Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred
•  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 and Benefits: This is a 35 hour per week position with a starting pay of $28,500, some

experience credit may be available. 

 The program provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off including

parental leave; birthday holiday; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; tuition

reimbursement up to $2500 per year; 403B with 3% match; GLSP offers a hybrid work schedule

that allows staff to work up to 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a

probationary employment period.

How to Apply: A resume, cover letter, and writing sample should be submitted to

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. GLSP invites all applicants to include in their

cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute

to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.