Overview
Legal Secretary/Assistant Jobs in Nashville, TN at New York Global Consultants Inc.
Our Mission:
Legal Aid of Marin (www.legalaidmarin.org) provides no-cost, holistic, civil legal services and resources to Marin County residents experiencing poverty and individuals who are currently, or have historically been, marginalized. Legal Aid of Marin’s mission is to create an equitable Marin by empowering the community through legal representation, advocacy, and education. We envision an inclusive Marin with equal justice and opportunity for all
Our Impact:
Each year, Legal Aid of Marin (LAM) provides thousands of Marin residents with access to direct civil legal services and resources. Our service areas include: eviction defense and homelessness prevention legal services; wage claims and employment law; and fines and fees alleviation. Staff members work collaboratively to bring legal assistance to the communities we serve by engaging in regular outreach where our clients live, work, and gather in partnership with trusted community-based organizations across Marin. We practice trauma-informed lawyering and are dedicated to increasing equity for all marginalized Marin communities.
Brief Description of position:
This position supports LAM’s legal services by assisting LAM’s employment attorney in providing employment legal services to LAM’s clients.
Essential functions:
Collaborate with attorneys on case development, client communications, hearing preparation, and drafting legal documents;
Conduct client intakes at LAM’s San Rafael office, by telephone, and at off-site outreach locations;
Maintain complete and accurate client files in case management database and other systems;
Address client needs holistically through effective referrals;
Provide interpretation between Spanish and English as needed;
Provide administrative support, such as creation and maintenance of informational flyers, client files and data entry;
Assist with planning presentations, workshops, and community outreach;
Collaborate with community partners to facilitate clients’ access to services and resources;
Support thorough data collection practices to meet program goals and report program outcomes in a timely manner;
Maintain complete and accurate client data for tracking and reporting; and
Other mission-aligned duties as assigned by organizational leadership
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to LAM’s mission and serving marginalized & underserved Marin communities
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both spoken and written;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to build consensus and contribute to collaborative environment;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly shifting priorities and meet deadlines;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respectfully communicate and collaborate with clients, attorneys, coworkers, and community partners;
Willingness to accept feedback and address areas for professional growth;
Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately perform detailed work;
Ability to multi-task, be proactive, and work independently;
Excellent computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office;
Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance; and
Knowledge of Marin County’s resources and organizations.
On-site requirement:
This position will require three days per week of on-site work in San Rafael, California. This position may be authorized for remote work two days per week after an initial training period, however, candidates must be flexible to increased on-site work when required by their supervisor and to meet organizational goals.
Compensation:
Pay is $31 per hour (40-hour work week). This is a non-exempt and full-time position. Overtime hours are permitted, but only at the discretion of LAM’s Executive Director. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan participation, and employer contribution to retirement after six months of employment.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Our review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Due to the number of candidates that typically apply, we will only contact candidates moving forward in the interviewing process.
Legal Aid of Marin is committed to promoting a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ community members, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and refrain from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary/Assistant
Company: New York Global Consultants Inc.
Location: Nashville, TN
