Paralegal

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a Paralegal (non-case handling) to work in the Savannah regional office, with duties in the Macon office. This is an administrative, non-attorney position that collaborates closely with Staff Attorneys, Regional Operations Manager, and staff to support civil legal services for low-income Georgians.

The role requires strong organization, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and passion for serving clients.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Comfortable drafting letters, briefs and case filings.
• Excellent knowledge of core Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support for legal workers in the Macon office.
• Preparing and drafting letters, briefs and case filings for legal workers.
• Operate all office equipment (printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and computer equipment).
• Assist office manager with various tasks and projects.
• Cover the Front desk and assist walk in clients.
• Distribution of incoming mail.
• Keeps current on knowledge of office priorities, procedures, and GLSP/LSC regulations and priorities.
• He/she must have an exceptional knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a Paralegal (non-case handling) to work in the Savannah Regional Office. This is an administrative, non-attorney position that will work closely with the office’s Staff Attorneys, Regional Operations Manager, and other staff. The successful candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for serving low-income Georgians with these abilities.

About Georgia Legal Services Program

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals, fostering equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. GLSP is founded on the belief that everyone deserves high-quality legal services regardless of income, age, race, or other demographic factors.

GLSP runs 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. We provide free legal aid across a wide range of civil issues, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access.

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support for legal workers in the Macon office.
• Preparing and drafting letters, briefs and case filings for legal workers.
• Operate all office equipment (i.e., printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and computer equipment).
• Assist office manager with various tasks and projects.
• Cover the Front desk and assist walk in clients.
• Distribution of incoming mail.
• Keeps current on knowledge of office priorities, procedures, and GLSP/LSC regulations and priorities.
• He/she must have an exceptional knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.