Regional Administrative Assistant

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA option

Life insurance

Disability plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

403(b) match

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

The Georgia Legal Services Program seeks a Regional Administrative Assistant for the Dalton Regional Office. This administrative management, non-attorney role will work closely with the office’s Regional Operations Manager and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience in legal, bookkeeping, or accounting environments. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; typing 55 WPM; grammar and proofreading tests.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in legal secretarial, bookkeeping or accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secretarial staff and manage confidential documents.
• Assist Regional Operations Manager with master timesheets, budgeting, procurement, and inventory control.
• Handle office operations, IT troubleshooting, and facilities maintenance.

Skills

Typing 55 WPM

Microsoft Office proficiency

Windows OS

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil law firm, seeks a Regional Administrative Assistant for the Dalton Regional Office. This is an administrative management, non-attorney position that will work closely with the office’s Regional Operations Manager, and other staff.

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:

Regional Administrative Assistant
Provide administrative and office management support for GLSP’s Dalton's Regional Office, including supervising staff, preparing documents, assisting with budgeting and payroll, managing office operations, and providing basic technology support. Ideal candidates have strong administrative skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience in legal, bookkeeping, or accounting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: supervising secretarial staff; typing confidential and legal documents and other correspondence; providing assistance to the Regional Operations Manager in the following areas preparing master timesheet, budget administration, procurement of supplies, inventory control, equipment and facility maintenance, telephone duties, network administration & troubleshooting, and other administrative tasks that are assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, And Qualifications:

The successful applicant must be at least a high school graduate; type 55 WPM; and pass grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and proofreading tests. Must be familiar with basic office duties and be knowledgeable in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook. Must be licensed to drive and have reliable transportation. Applicants with prior legal secretarial experience, bookkeeping and/or accounting background preferred.

Benefits:

• Non-bargaining, full-time/exempt, hybrid
• Salary range: $, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan
• 15 accrued vacation days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
• 12 accrued sick days
• 13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• 35-hour work week for all full-time employees. This is an exempt position, and exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Organizational Wellness activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP's Spanish proficiency test

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, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status.