Job Announcement
Position: Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
Justice North (formerly Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota) seeks to fill the position for Legal Assistant at its Grand Rapids Office. The Grand Rapids Office provides civil legal services to eligible individuals in Itasca and Cass Counties. This position can be primarily remote, with in-person office work, events and meetings as needed.
Organization:
Justice North provides free legal representation to low-income and senior citizens in 11 counties with offices in Duluth, Grand Rapids, Virginia, Brainerd and Pine City. Justice North is an integral part of the justice system committed to the proposition that equal access to justice is a basic human right. In every case that we handle, our goal is always to help our clients reach sustainable, holistic resolutions to the problems they face. To that end, we work closely with community partners across our region.
Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant provides intake services to potential clients, prepares documents and a variety of other administrative tasks to support the legal work of staff attorneys and paralegals.
Some position responsibilities include:
- Complete phone and online intake with potential clients to determine eligibility for Justice North’s services and provide follow-up with case handlers and potential clients.
- Utilize the case management system to screen applicants, accurately process client intakes and perform other tasks as needed.
- Provide information to clients and the general public regarding Justice North's services.
- Acquire knowledge of Justice North’s services and community resources in order to make appropriate legal and non-legal referrals.
- Provide communications and clerical support to legal staff to include typing letters, reports, and other materials.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in legal and/or social work is preferred but not required. Demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve is necessary. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required to work with clients and the general public, and to provide a professional and respectful experience to clients. The Legal Assistant must have the ability to solve problems quickly and work at a fast pace. The Legal Assistant should exercise judgment in implementing established policies and procedures and maintaining confidentiality of all information in the office. Applicants must be flexible and willing to accept additional duties as necessary.
Compensation:
Pursuant to Justice North’s salary scale based on years of experience, starting at $46,250.
Justice North offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan; exceptionally generous paid time off, and observes federal holidays.
Deadline to Apply: Open Until June 20, 2024.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references by clicking on the link:
https://justicenorth.bamboohr.com/careers/44?source=aWQ9MTg%3D
Justice North is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Travel reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MN 55744