Legal Assistant

Job Description

Provide support and assistance to the Director of Legal Services with day-to-day administrative tasks. This position is part time up to 19 hours per week. Flexible, but consistent schedule.

• Maintain the confidentiality of client matters and files.
• Open and close case files, send out client surveys and assist the Program Director in maintaining case records.
• Assist the Program Director with conducting telephone communications and check files as needed.
• Assist the Program Director in the preparation of the Monthly Status Reports and other Legal Services Program reports.
• General administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to: answering telephones, screening potential clients, maintaining program database, retrieval of files, copying, scanning, typing and mailing of correspondence.

• High School Diploma and equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Prior experience in an office environment preferred but not required.

• Occasional Travel as required.

Catholic Charities provides a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits and retirement options.