Summer Law Clerk

American Red Cross•Statewide, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Summer Law Clerk to support its Office of General Counsel. This role provides general administrative support to a department, group, or program. The Law Clerk will compile basic information for reports or presentations, perform routine clerical duties such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and distributing mail. They will also maintain records in compliance with ARC's record retention policy, prepare forms, verify information, and resolve routine problems. This position may involve answering telephone calls and reception duties, and providing support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers. All duties must be performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of personal computer use, Microsoft Office Suite, and use of basic office equipment.
Standard typing skills required.
Ability to work on a team.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties such as photocopying documents, operating office equipment, opening and routing mail, preparing outgoing mail, and screens incoming phone calls.
Answer routine questions and forward inquiries to appropriate department or business unit.
Maintain appropriate administrative logs for faxes, deliveries, shipments, etc.
Assist in the preparation of correspondence.
May tabulate and post data in record book or spreadsheet.
File and maintain reports and correspondence.
Receive and greet visitors.
Direct visitors to the appropriate place or staff member.
May issue control badges as required and record visitor’s arrival and departure.
May maintain inventory and coordinate the ordering of all commonly used office supplies.
May relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.