Executive Receptionist - Peekskill

About Us

For more than 50 years, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, domestic violence, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. Our services support almost 600,000 poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney in our seven-county service area. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services in the lower and mid-Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan), LSHV is proud to have handled over 12,000 cases impacting nearly 30,000 household members including 10,000 children last year. LSHV is made up of ten offices, and a dedicated and highly skilled staff of attorneys, paralegals and administrative professionals.

Position Summary: The Executive Receptionist is responsible for administrative and secretarial duties in support of the office in which they are located. This is a fully in office position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial client screenings and intakes;
• Perform translation and interpretation, if bilingual
• Provide front desk coverage, as needed
• Preparation of office supply orders
• Assist AIC with office wide administrative tasks, record keeping and organization; including preparation of case assignment letters, file folders and closing letters
• Handle petty cash distribution and record keeping
• Monitor and manage the maintenance of the office, its equipment and furniture
• Maintenance of the Law Library

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree, preferred
• Strong computer skills primarily in Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluency in languages other than English, desirable

Salary: $ 54,570- $80,847, DOE, union scale, with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, as well as a defined contribution to a 403 (b), loan repayment assistance, and paid parental leave. After a brief probationary period, this position may permit work from home up to two days per week. Professional development includes access to job-related training, a Mentoring Program, and an Emerging Leaders Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.