Regional Administrative Assistant

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC•Dalton, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income Georgians outside metro Atlanta, is hiring a Regional Administrative Assistant for its Dalton Regional Office. This non-attorney administrative management role works closely with the Regional Operations Manager and other staff to support office operations. Duties include supervising secretarial staff, preparing confidential and legal documents and correspondence, and assisting with timesheets, budgets, procurement, inventory, equipment and facilities, telephone duties, network administration and troubleshooting, and other administrative tasks. The role also involves basic technology support. The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with a 35-hour work week; exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. The position has a six-month probationary period. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications; the posting does not provide a salary figure.

Requirements

At least a high school graduate.
Type 55 words per minute.
Pass grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and proofreading tests.
Familiarity with basic office duties.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook.
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.
Procure office supplies and manage inventory control.
Assist with equipment and facility maintenance.
Perform telephone duties.
Provide network administration and troubleshooting.
Provide other administrative support as assigned.
Provide administrative and office management support for the Dalton Regional Office.
Provide basic technology support.

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 three years of employment.
12 accrued sick days.
13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
35-hour work week for full-time employees.
403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer 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.