Administrative Assistant

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm, seeks a self-motivated, outgoing Administrative Assistant. This is an administrative, non-attorney position that will work closely with the office’s Staff Attorney, 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.

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.

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 as needed.
• Distribution of incoming mail
• He/she must have an exceptional knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

• 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
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs
• 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

Benefits

• Non-bargaining, full-time/exempt, hybrid 
•  Salary range: $, 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. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
•  12 accrued sick days
•  13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
•  35-hour work week for all full-time employees. This is an exempt position, and exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.
•  403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
•  Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
•  Organizational Wellness activities
•  Professional development opportunities
•  Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test

How to Apply: 

A statement of interest reflecting your experiences working with an organization that works with low-income populations, and a resume 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, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status.