Regional Administrative Assistant

Georgia Legal Services Program • Dalton, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit civil law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals, is seeking a Regional Administrative Assistant for its Dalton Regional Office. This is a non-attorney administrative management position that works closely with the Regional Operations Manager and other staff.

The position provides administrative and office management support, including staff supervision, preparation of confidential and legal documents, assistance with budgeting and payroll, office operations, and basic technology support. The role is full-time, exempt, and hybrid. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members and operates 10 regional offices serving 154 counties outside metro Atlanta.

Requirements

• Be at least a high school graduate.
• Type 55 words per minute.
• Pass grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and proofreading tests.
• Be familiar with basic office duties.
• Be knowledgeable in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal secretarial experience.
• A bookkeeping and/or accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secretarial staff.
• Type confidential and legal documents and other correspondence.
• Assist the Regional Operations Manager with preparing the master timesheet.
• Assist with budget administration and payroll-related tasks.
• Procure office supplies and manage inventory control.
• Assist with equipment and facility maintenance.
• Handle telephone duties.
• Support network administration and troubleshooting.
• Perform other assigned administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan.
• 15 accrued vacation days, increasing to 20 days after 3 years of employment.
• 12 accrued sick days.
• 13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• 35-hour work week for full-time employees; exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Organizational wellness activities.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED