Full-Time Administrative Secretary/Legal Assistant – Family Law Unit
Job Description
Greater Boston Legal Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Accessible Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
GBLS seeks a qualified candidate to immediately fill an AS/LA position whose primary responsibility will be to support the work of the Family Law Unit (FLU). The FLU represents clients in a range of contested family law matters, and the majority of our clients are survivors of domestic violence.
The AS/LA will be responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative/legal assistant work in support of staff members and the smooth functioning of the FLU. This work includes:
- greeting, screening, and referring potential clients;
- completing client intakes;
- using GBLS’ case management database to enter case data, check for case conflicts, and assist in preparing grant reports;
- scheduling interpreters for staff, and doing some interpreting and translating as needed;
- preparing and/or organizing case related documents; and
- participating in orientations and trainings for student interns, new staff, and volunteers.
Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks such as filing closed cases and organizing files; ordering and organizing office supplies; maintaining and reporting on client trust accounts, petty cash, and cash receipts; and preparing time sheets.
A strong candidate will excel in the following areas:
- interpersonal relations
- written and verbal communications
- attention to detail
- planning
- compassion
A strong candidate will be able to:
- organize and prioritize tasks;
- work well both independently and as part of a team;
- respond to urgent case or client matters;
- maintain confidentiality; and
- use software such as Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Speak at least one language in addition to English, with a preference for fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
Salary is based on a union scale with annual raises and in which, for example, someone with 4 to 6 years of experience would earn between $39,015 and $41,015, with an additional $950 annual payment for second language ability. GBLS offers a generous benefits package including low-cost comprehensive health insurance, retirement contribution, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities. GBLS currently has a hybrid work model for all staff.
GBLS values diversity and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit letter of interest and resume to the GBLS Human Resources Team via email to jobs@gbls.org. Please refer to Job Code FLU-ASLA when applying for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are encouraged to submit applications by May 20, 2022.161 total views, 0 today