Paralegal

About the role

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals. GLSP operates 10 regional offices across the state, providing services in 154 of the 159 counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support for legal workers in the Macon office.
• Prepare and draft letters, briefs, and case filings for legal workers.
• Operate all office equipment (printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and computer equipment).
• Aid the office manager with various tasks and projects.
• Cover the front desk and assist walk-in clients.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Stay updated on office priorities, procedures, and GLSP/LSC regulations and priorities.
• Have an exceptional knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Required to have a vehicle and valid driver's license for business-related travel.
• Show excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Show a strong desire and capacity to serve low-income populations.
• Show effective interpersonal skills.
• Show the ability to innovate and improve existing programs.
• Experience working in a law firm or nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Show the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school graduate with some college or relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred.
• Show the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Show a good track record completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Prior experience as a GLSP paralegal, receptionist, or client pre-screener is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 35 hours per week.
• 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.

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).
• 35 hours per week.
• 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.

How to Apply

A statement of interest reflecting your experiences working with an organization that works with low-income population and a resume should be submitted to: https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/

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, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status.