POSITION AVAILABLE

RECEPTIONIST

POSITION OVERVIEW

For more than 60 years, Legal Services of Long Island has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more. As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services on Long Island, our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. 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. Legal Services of Long Island has a staff of over one hundred people situated in three offices across Long Island.

OFFICE LOCATION

Nassau County (Hempstead Office)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Receptionist/Clerk/Typist position is available in our Hempstead office. The Receptionist/Clerk/Typist will be working for various units in the office. The Receptionist/Clerk/Typist will perform a variety of clerical duties under the general supervision of the Office Administrator. When necessary, the Receptionist/Clerk Typist may be asked to deliver papers to court for one of our attorneys or to another office. The receptionist will also work with the Office Administrator and Director of Office Administration and IT and the Office Administrator to assist with reporting requirements and location of documents in the office. Assist with interpretations and translations when needed. Fluent in English is a must, Spanish speaking is a plus and will be strongly considered.

DUTIES:

Telephone answering includes screening and initial intake and entry of cases in case management system. Typing, photocopying, data entry, statistical reporting, filing, and related clerical tasks as requested. Ability to work with other co-workers.

START DATE

Immediate.

SALARY :

$38,645 - $50,000 union scale.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (100% of the premium covered by employer), and 403b with defined contribution.

REQUIREMENTS

Legal Services of Long Island is a non-profit organization providing free legal services to low-income households. Must have be a high school graduate. Must have the ability to type, knowledge of Microsoft Office and all programs, computer skills, knowledge of modern office procedures and machines. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume to: Erica Goodrich, HR Administrator- Legal Services of Long Island egoodrich@legalservicesli.org

LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. ALL PERSONS ARE ENCOURGED TO APPLY REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHICITY, DISABLITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC.

Pay:

$38,645.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance

Work Location:

In person