Greater Boston Legal Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Accessible Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
GBLS seeks a qualified candidate to immediately fill an AS/LA position whose primary responsibility will be to support the work of the Family Law Unit (FLU). The FLU represents clients in a range of contested family law matters, and the majority of our clients are survivors of domestic violence.
The AS/LA, will be one of two support staff responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative/legal assistant work in support of staff members and the smooth functioning of the FLU. This work includes:
• greeting, screening, and referring potential clients;
• completing client intakes;
• using GBLS’ case management database to enter case data, check for case conflicts, and assist in preparing grant reports;
• scheduling interpreters for staff, and doing some interpreting and translating as needed;
• preparing and/or organizing case related documents;
• preparing unit timesheets and expense reports;
• maintaining supplies and an organized workspace for the unit, and
• participating in orientations and trainings for student interns, new staff, and volunteers.
A strong candidate will excel in the following areas:
• interpersonal relations
• clear written and verbal communication
• attention to detail
• planning
• compassion
A strong candidate will be able to:
• organize and prioritize tasks;
• work well both independently and as part of a team;
• respond to urgent case or client matters;
• maintain confidentiality; and
• use Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and LEAP/Turbo Law
• Speak at least one language in addition to English, with a preference for fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole.
Salary is based on a union scale with annual raises and in which, for example, someone with 4 to 6 years of experience would earn between $42,500 to $44,500 with an additional $950 annual payment for second language ability. GBLS offers a generous benefits package including low-cost comprehensive health insurance, retirement contribution, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities. GBLS currently has a hybrid work model for all staff.
GBLS values diversity and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
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Interested candidates should submit letter of interest and resume to the GBLS Human Resources Team via email to [email protected]. Please refer to Job Code: FLU-ASLA when applying for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are encouraged to submit applications by April 30, 2023.