Outreach Paralegal

About the role

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals. GLSP operates 10 regional offices across 154 of Georgia's 159 counties, employing approximately 182 full-time staff members. Services include family law, housing, public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present community education sessions to senior groups, or initiate communication with and arrange for other legal staff to present these sessions, providing administrative support for these sessions;
• Complete monthly and quarterly grant reports;
• Provide administrative and case work support for cases for legal workers in the Gainesville Office;
• Maintain MailChimp site and client emailing lists;
• Attend fairs, expos and other community events;
• Prepare and distribute community education materials.

Requirements

• Vehicle and valid driver’s license required for business-related travel
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated desire and capacity to serve low-income populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to innovate and improve existing programs
• Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High School Graduate; some college or relevant work experience preferred
• Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Good track record completing tasks in a timely manner
• Prior experience as a GLSP paralegal, receptionist, or client pre-screener is a plus

Benefits

• Salary range $35,975 - $47,725, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan
• 15 accrued vacation days, including 2 personal days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
• 12 accrued sick days
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday holiday
• 3 Summer Days (paid holidays of your choosing during the summer)
• 403(b) retirement plan with GLSP 4% match up to $5,000
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Organizational Wellness activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position

Pay

$35,975 - $47,725, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Schedule

35 hours per week.