Georgia Legal Services Program® (GLSP) has an opening for a full-time Benefits Paralegal. The successful applicant will be an essential component of the advocacy efforts of the office. Some of the ongoing initiatives will include advocacy to aging and disabled populations with healthcare; food security; and grandparent raising grandchildren benefit programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take calls from potential clients, conduct holistic screening and benefits analysis, and complete appropriate intakes. Handle an administrative caseload including Food stamps; Medicare; Medicaid; TANF; and Childcare Assistance. Assist with completing applications and submitting documents. Communicate as appropriate with third-party contacts. Create and implement new community outreach and education within the service area that can be replicated statewide.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant must be at least a high school graduate; type 50 WPM; and pass grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and proofreading tests. Must be familiar with basic office duties and be knowledgeable in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook. Must be licensed to drive and have reliable transportation. Must have good oral advocacy and writing skills. Knowledge of public benefits a plus.
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
GLSP offers generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off including parental leave; birthday holiday; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per year; 403B with 3% match; GLSP offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work up to 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period. GLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID – 19 Vaccine Policy.
GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice. GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.
A resume, cover letter, and writing sample should be submitted to https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/