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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in United States at Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Job Description
Department: Department of Mental Health Location: San Fernando
Job Title: Reception/Admin. Assistant Reports to: Assigned Manager/Supervisor
Exempt/Non‐Exempt: Non‐Exempt Revision Date: 3/2025
Position Type: Full‐Time JD Approved by: Christiane Garcia
Pay Range $17‐$19 Apply at: [email protected]
Job Description
Position Summary
The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to
ensure services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. Staff is responsible for assisting with client service‐
related issues and answering a heavy volume of phone calls. Staff must always be courteous, personable, and work in a
professional manner. Other duties assigned as needed.
Role and Responsibilities
Is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to ensure services are provided in an
effective and efficient manner.
Is responsible for the organization and maintenance of the front desk and reception area, as well as assisting
management and staff with administrative tasks.
Is responsible for greeting clients and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
A critical function of the position is ensuring clients are screened and transferred to the appropriate department or
referred out for services.
Assists with scheduling clients, reserving space for services and with other client related matters as requested.
Assists with ensuring client and staff surveys are sent out and completed.
Assists with ensuring staff calendars are completed weekly.
Assists with Psychiatry, Free Legal Clinic, MAT Program or other items as needed.
The staff uploads documents and information securely into the Agency’s enters information into the Agency’s
Electronic Record System.
The staff is responsible for handling multiple phone lines and calls, reviewing/sending emails, and memos, managing
faxes, sorting through mail, and assisting with maintaining a warm, clean, and welcoming office setting.
Is responsible to maintain the kitchen and building in order.
Staff reports and ensures clear and concise communication with supervisor or management when an urgent matter or
crisis occurs.
Staff meets with supervisor regularly for supervision and to be updated on agency protocols and needs.
Is responsible for sending out the site’s capacity report, client list, and clinical hour log on a weekly basis.
Announces and arranges with the site super visor on the monthly birthday celebrations.
Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Assist the DCFS program with staff calendar reminders and other duties necessary.
May be required to work weekends or after hours.
Assists with outreach fairs, staff meetings, focus groups or other events.
Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
AA degree, High school degree or its equivalent.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have great organizational skills, be detail oriented and a self‐starter with the ability to multitask.
The ideal candidate should be personable and have experience in the social services field with familiarity in the mental
health field.
Job Description
Candidate needs to be motivated and able to communicate effectively, and efficiently, both verbally and in written
format.
Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Google Drive, Internet, and other
standard equipment.
Must clear HIPAA Certification, Department of Justice, and TB clearance.
Must have a reliable vehicle/access to transportation, valid California driver’s license, and be responsible for all liability
on vehicle.
Preferred Skills
Comment
Candidates must be able to work effectively with their team and Manager, demonstrate adaptability, and can accomplish program goals
and objectives. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, courtesy, interest, and a willingness to adhere to safety rules, as well as
computer, email, Internet, and dress code policies. Must have valid California driver’s license and use of personal vehicle that has
liability car insurance. Candidates will receive their required BBS supervisory ratio for client services provided.
The benefits of joining the ECDA team include health insurance, vision, dental, long‐term disability, AD&D, life insurance, vacation, sick
leave, paid holidays, jury duty, bereavement, and 401K matching.
All employees must demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward individuals of varied age groups, behaviors,
and varied disabilities. Employees must have the ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Staff must be able and willing
to work with clients who have special needs and/or aggressive behaviors (i.e., biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.). Staff
must have behavior management strategies and techniques relating to clients experiencing behavioral difficulties, positive behavioral
interventions and applied behavioral analysis.
El Centro de Amistad provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, El Centro de Amistad
complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every company location. This policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Location: United States
