Administrative Assistant

Job TitleMaryland 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 DescriptionResponsibilities include:Greeting visitors and guiding them through the intake process.Answering telephone calls and directing phone calls to relevant staff.Entering data accurately and efficiently.Ordering supplies.Maintaining an accurate, updated filing system for all matters in the Frederick County Help Center.Updating online calendars.Coordinating submission of necessary human resources and information technology documents.Generating reports and other assignments as needed.Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.QualificationsRequirements include: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-versed in Microsoft Office and able to quickly grasp new technologies.Required Education and ExperienceRequirements include:High School or GED Equivalent1-2 years of administrative experience in an office setting or law firmBenefitsThe salary range for this position is $47,000 - $55,000. In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, 2 weeks paid time off, paid sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more.Additional Requirements· Please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.· References will be required at the time of the final interview.· No telephone calls, please. 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.Anyone interested in applying must send an updated resume and cover letter via the online application.