Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA) is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama. LSA provides free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities. This is a full-time position based in the LSA Huntsville Regional Office. The Administrative Assistant will support attorneys and staff by performing a range of administrative and legal support functions in a fast-paced law office. Responsibilities include managing client intake and correspondence, maintaining case files and document management systems, drafting and formatting legal documents, scheduling, and communicating frequently with community members and clients. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Managing Attorney.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in customer service, secretarial, office, or another related field
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to work in database systems
- Ability to become a licensed notary public
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
- Experience with nonprofits
- Passion for serving low-income communities
- Experience with legal terminology
- Experience with court documents
- Experience with case management software
Responsibilities
- Managing client intake and correspondence
- Maintaining case files and document management systems
- Drafting and formatting legal documents
- Scheduling
- Communicating frequently with community members and clients
Benefits
- Six weeks of paid leave annually
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- 100% employer-paid vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
