Administrative Assistant

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is a nonprofit civil law firm serving 14 mid-Michigan counties from offices in Flint, Saginaw, and Caro. We offer a flexible, engaging work environment with a talented staff. The agency mission is to provide civil legal services for those who need it the most and have the least access. We envision an inclusive legal system that ensures every individual, regardless of status or means, has equal access to justice. Position Overview The Administrative Support Specialist is responsible for providing practice group support with emphasis on: · composing, editing, and preparing documents, correspondence and reports from general instructions or rough drafts · communication with clients, and · work on assigned special projects. The position requires performance of the full range of office support duties including typing, data entry, and filing essentially providing a variety of services which relieve an attorney of administrative details. The work requires well-developed verbal skills and interpersonal skills to give and receive information and to coordinate with other staff, clients, and the public. The ideal candidate is resourceful and organized, can use independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse workload while maintaining multiple deadlines. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: · Compiles, compose and/or edit legal documents and correspondence · Provides administrative and other office support for staff attorneys of the practice group. · Communicate with clients and outside stakeholders to obtain information · Serve as secondary intake support (as needed) Qualifications & Skills: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or comparable office/administrative experience Skills: Advanced computer skills Ability to work with a wide range of clients and stakeholders Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask Attention to detail Salary Salary is commensurate with qualifications and union scale Benefits include: paid holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal days, life and disability insurance, BCBS health insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer matching, health saving account, and some schedule flexibility. Application Interested applicants should email a resume, references, and cover letter to: humanresources@lsem-mi.org LSEM is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, medical conditions, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35,500.00 per year Benefits: Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Administrative Support: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Flint, MI 48502 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Flint, MI 48502: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Flint, MI 48502