Office Manager / Legal Assistant - Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative
Job Posting for Office Manager / Legal Assistant - Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
OFFICE MANAGER / LEGAL ASSISTANT
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY INITIATIVE (NVI)
Overview:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is seeking a dependable and highly organized individual with a demonstrated commitment to social justice to fill a full time office manager and legal assistant position within its Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative.
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, affable, and committed to community service.
Responsibilities and Examples of Duties
The office manager and legal assistant will be the first contact for the NVI hotline and requires conveying dignity and sensitivity to applicants for service while answering incoming calls, responding to electronic applications, or working with walk-in requests for assistance. In this capacity the assistant will respond to requests from prospective clients and conduct a screening to determine financial eligibility and other criteria for service. The position will serve as a source of client information, support and advocacy and provide clients and potential clients with community resources and referrals as needed.
The position will also provide support to the Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative attorneys and paralegals by coordinating office supply needs and will maintain office manuals, equipment, records, files and databases. The position will also provide organizational support to the team by assisting with case file opening/closing and management including entering and verifying data in the firms’ case management software. The assistant will also aid with organizing, scheduling, and calendaring court appearances and meetings.
Qualifications:
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY INITIATIVE (NVI)
Overview:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is seeking a dependable and highly organized individual with a demonstrated commitment to social justice to fill a full time office manager and legal assistant position within its Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative.
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, affable, and committed to community service.
Responsibilities and Examples of Duties
The office manager and legal assistant will be the first contact for the NVI hotline and requires conveying dignity and sensitivity to applicants for service while answering incoming calls, responding to electronic applications, or working with walk-in requests for assistance. In this capacity the assistant will respond to requests from prospective clients and conduct a screening to determine financial eligibility and other criteria for service. The position will serve as a source of client information, support and advocacy and provide clients and potential clients with community resources and referrals as needed.
The position will also provide support to the Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative attorneys and paralegals by coordinating office supply needs and will maintain office manuals, equipment, records, files and databases. The position will also provide organizational support to the team by assisting with case file opening/closing and management including entering and verifying data in the firms’ case management software. The assistant will also aid with organizing, scheduling, and calendaring court appearances and meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Effective oral and written communicator
- Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Affable and outgoing personality
- Ability to empathically connect with people
- Self-motivated, self-starter
- Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems
- Familiarity with case management software preferred
- Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission
- Must have own transportation and be able to drive to court and to meet with clients across the St. Louis area.
Salary and Benefits Information:
Salary range for this position is $32,000-48,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous time off policy, 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, long-term disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, and flexible spending account.
Who we are: LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need. Since 1956, LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri. We accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which are in our priorities, e.g., family law for victims of domestic violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits, consumer, education, disability, parental justice/family reunification, community economic development, and immigration. As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task forces/coalitions. LSEM also has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.
How to Apply: Upload your resume and cover letter through our online application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Submission Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until a candidate is chosen.
Equal access to LSEM’s office is available. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Director at hr@lsem.org. LSEM is an equal opportunity employer.
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