Administrative/Legal Assistant

Full-time • Santa Clara, California, United States • $25 - $40 / hour • 1d ago

Busy legal nonprofit seeks full time administrative legal assistant.

Please submit your resume and a short intro (no cover letter necessary) to info@elevatecommunitycenter.org. Early application encouraged. Applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis.

Elevate Community Center ("Elevate") is a non-profit legal aid organization located in Santa Clara, CA, renowned for its commitment to serving low-income individuals and families. Elevate provides legal services in general civil litigation, including but not limited to domestic violence/family law, criminal record clearance, tenants' rights, and general civil litigation. Elevate was recognized as 2023 "Nonprofit of the Year" by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, and received Santa Clara University School of Law's 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Award.

About the Position

$25 - $40/hour
Extremely competitive health, vision, and dental benefits; 401k with 100% match, and various other benefits
Onsite at Santa Clara office
Training provided

Key Responsibilities

80% legal, 20% general administrative duties
Answer incoming calls to the organization
Conduct client intakes under supervision of attorneys
Assistance with legal proceedings, including court filings, service of documents, and simple drafting
General office administrative support, including tracking office supplies, organizing files, and managing office calendar
Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information, adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards.

Qualifications

Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Comfortable using and learning new technology and tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite.
A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

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