Legal Assistant

United Planning Organization•Washington, DC

About The Position

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, District of Columbia, and has served the residents of the District since 1962. Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents”; our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.” UPO is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse staff who will enhance our engagement and service in our communities. The Office of the General Counsel is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to join our in house legal office. The ideal candidate must possess strong research and writing skills with an attention to detail , be a team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision. This future employee will be expected to deliver a high level of customer support and service. The final candidate will need to have the right complement of skills and personality. www.upo.org to view all of our vacancies and to learn more about our organization and services.

Requirements

Associate degree and two years of responsible relevant secretarial experience in an administrative position or law office; or High School Diploma with a minimum of four years office experience.
Proficient in Word and Excel; highly organized, strong attention to detail, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
Strong communication, documentation and information technology skills; and possess integrity and discretion.
Must be able to work confidentially, sensitively and effectively with our clients and with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and two years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative position in law office or paralegal training.
Proficient writing, research, communicative, technology and analytical abilities; and use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to this level of responsibilities).

Responsibilities

Enhances Office of Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel effectiveness by providing information-management support for ongoing operations of the Office, including records retention/destruction coordination; and representing the Office to vendors and others.
Assists the attorneys in the Office of Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel with administrative duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures and documents.
Prepare legal papers and correspondence, maintain coordination of the record retention schedule and assist with legal research.
Provide high-level administrative support.