Administrative Assistant

Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) expands access to justice by providing free, compassionate, innovative, and high-quality legal services. Through comprehensive legal advice, education, and collaboration with community partners, we empower all people, regardless of means or background, to navigate the civil legal system with confidence. MCLA, through a contract with the Maryland Judiciary, operates Court Help Centers throughout Maryland to provide in-person and remote legal advice to civil litigants via phone, chat, email, and video conference. The Help Centers deal with a wide range of civil legal matters, including landlord-tenant, consumer matters such as debt collection and credit card cases, child support, and criminal record expungements to remove barriers to obtaining housing, employment, and child custody. Job Description: Greet visitors and guide them through the intake process. Answer telephone calls and direct phone calls to relevant staff. Enter data accurately and efficiently. Order supplies. Maintain accurate, updated filing system for all matters in the Frederick County Help Center. Update online calendars. Coordinate submission of necessary human resources and information technology documents. Generate reports and other assignments as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Qualifications Good time management and organizational skills. A professional and personable demeanor. Proficiency with technology,including data entry. Excellent Written and oral communication abilities, including experience designing and making presentations. Well-versedin Microsoft Office and able to quickly grasp new technologies. Required Education and Experience High School or GED Equivalent 1-2 yearsofadministrative experience in an office setting or law firm Benefits: The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $55,000. health dental vision life insurance a 401(k)-retirement plan 2 weeks paid time off paid sick leave 14 annual paid holidays and more The position will remain open until filled. Maryland Center for Legal Assistance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr