Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Operator

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Job location
301 S. Texas Avenue
Mercedes, TX 78750
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Street address: 
301 S. Texas Avenue
City: 
Mercedes
State: 
Texas
ZIP: 
78750
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Operator

TRLA SERVICE AREA

The Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Operator is expected to set the tone of professionalism for the TAJ General Line, and treats all persons with courtesy and respect, while respecting the confidentiality of all matters brought into TAJ General Line.

Principal responsibilities of the TAJ Operator may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operate communication equipment or system

Answers incoming calls to the main TAJ general phone line, directs and transfer calls, provide information, and takes messages when necessary;

Relate or route written or verbal messages;

Place telephone calls or arrange conference calls as instructed;

Determine nature and purpose of call, obtain information from data base, and transfer the calls appropriately;

Maintain records or log of all phone calls;

Maintain in/out board or log indicating whether staff is in or out of the office;

Alerts staff when incoming calls and when someone leaves a message related to a case or matter;

Coordinate and provide logistical assistance for projects and initiatives within the TAJ project, and

Other duties as assigned.

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires, consistent with TRLA’s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

Requirements: 

Qualifications and Skills:

Type minimum of 30 words per minute

Experience with Microsoft Office 365

Preference given to persons with high school degree or equivalent

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience providing customer and personal service

Active Listening and Service Orientation

Critical thinking

To apply: 

Complete online application at www.trla.org. You will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

https://trla.wufoo.com/forms/m1tys7ic15ky1l8/

Notes: 
At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary range: 
Salary commensurate with experience.