Skip to main content

This job has expired

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Intake Paralegal (Augusta, Albany or Atlanta Office only)

Employer
Georgia Legal Services Program
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
Salary depends on experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale.
Closing date
Mar 7, 2019

View more

Focus Areas
Human Services
Job Function
Legal
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
High School
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Entry-level

Job Details

The Statewide Centralized Intake Unit of Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is seeking an applicant to work as an Intake Paralegal. This position can be housed either in the Atlanta, Albany or Augusta GLSP office.

The successful applicant will assume intake responsibilities on a full-time basis 5 days per week. The Intake Paralegal will answer and return incoming calls assigned to the Intake Workgroup of persons seeking legal assistance from Georgia Legal Services Program.  Duties include, but are not limited to, screening and interviewing clients, making appointments, assisting clients in completing forms and questionnaires, making a referral to agencies and private attorneys, input of initial data and updating data in Legal Server, and directing clients to self-help websites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have the ability to quickly establish a rapport with callers to effectively and efficiently obtain information needed to evaluate prospective clients’ cases.   Position requires the following skills: ability to identify legal issues; proficiency in the use of computers; good typing skills; ability to operate GLSP office equipment without assistance; proficiency in the use of Legal Server; ability to organize and prioritize work; and, a good track record completing tasks in a timely manner.

Prior experience as a GLSP paralegal, receptionist, or client pre-screener is a plus.  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and have good writing and grammar skills. 

Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications; GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits. A statement of interest and resume should be submitted to Jane Bonner, Director of HR at jbonner@glsp.org

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, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.  GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.         

Company

Georgia Legal Services Program® is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide civil legal services for person with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty.

Company info
Website
Telephone
404-206-5175
Location
104 Marietta Street, Suite 250
Atlanta
GA
30303
US

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert